As It Happens: Friday Edition
Part One
London accused released
A Syrian refugee arrested for last week's London subway bombing is released without charge. But the young man fears he'll be a target for violence — in spite of his innocence.
Trudeau at United Nations: Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott
Following the Prime Minister's UN speech on Canada's "shameful" treatment of Indigenous people, the minister charged with improving that relationship defends her government's actions.
Headless Hallowe'en decoration
A Tennessee man ignores the fact that it's mid-September and puts out a Hallowe'en decoration — triggering a call to 9-1-1 — because the prop looks like a man who's been decapitated by the garage door.
Part Two
Invictus trans athlete
Aaron Stewart is in Toronto to compete in the Invictus Games for the third time — but this is his first time the trans athlete is competing as a man.
Uber London
As of next week, the Uber app could go black in London, after the city's regulator strips its license. But that also means London's tens of thousands of Uber drivers will be out of the job.
Part Three
Cave rescue
An Indiana University freshman found himself lost in a cave — but when he finally found the exit, the gate was locked. Sixty hours later he was rescued.
Scottish snow patch
It's a mound of snow in Scotland that they call The Sphinx. It stays solid all year round. And it's beloved by geologists and tourists. But their temperature is now rising because the snow patch is melting at an alarming rate.
Michelin stars
Many were shocked this week when celebrated chef Sebastien Bras requested the coveted Michelin guide to rid his restaurant in France of its highest ranking: three stars.