Global National: July 8, 2022 | Rogers outage affects millions across Canada

In our top story: People and businesses across Canada were forced to deal with Rogers Communications getting knocked offline, which impacted everything from cellphone service to internet connections and banking services. The big question causing headaches for millions is how Rogers has responded so far. Abigail Bimman reports.

Japan is reeling after former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed at a campaign event in the western city of Nara. Crystal Goomansingh reports on the investigation into the suspected gunman, and the tributes pouring in for Abe.

In the U.S., exactly two weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at safeguarding abortion rights for American women. Jackson Proskow reports on why his options are limited, and the criticism he's facing.

Plus, the story of a Russian soldier who died fighting in Ukraine, and the revelations about who many of these troops are and why they enlisted. Jeff Semple has an exclusive look, with the investigation revealing how many troops are from poor, ethnic minority groups.

And back in the saddle: for the first time since the pandemic began, the Calgary Stampede has kicked off without COVID-19 restrictions. But as Heather Yourex-West explains, the 10-day event, billed as the "greatest outdoor show on Earth," is experiencing some pandemic-caused problems.

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