May 27, 2022

GOOD MORNING

The husband of a teacher gunned down in Texas dies days after the shooting, leading experts accuse Russia of inciting genocide in Ukraine, and the Edmonton Oilers douse the Calgary Flames to claim victory in the Battle of Alberta.

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Brokenhearted husband dies

Grade 4 teacher Irma Garcia was one of two teachers and 19 students killed in a Texas elementary school. Two days later, a family member says her husband died at home from a heart attack.

Accused of inciting genocide

An independent report finds Russia is inciting genocide in Ukraine, committing atrocities intended to destroy the Ukrainian people.

Blood donation ban

In a move intended to make donating blood more equitable, Canadian Blood Services is seeking to scrap a lifetime ban on sex workers giving blood.

Gymnast alleges abuse

Former Canadian gymnast Abby Pearson Spadafora says she suffered years of emotional and sexual abuse by Olympic coach Dave Brubaker and his wife Elizabeth.

Battle of Alberta

Connor McDavid scores the overtime winner to defeat the Calgary Flames and launch the Edmonton Oilers into the NHL's Western Conference final.

MUST-SEE VIDEO

Actor Ray Liotta, best known for "Goodfellas" and "Field of Dreams," has died at the age of 67.

ONE MORE THING

Researchers say an "extraterrestrial" stone found in the Egyptian desert nearly 30 years ago could be the first piece of evidence found on Earth of a rare supernova explosion.

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