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An insider's warning artificial intelligence could "kill all humans." The potential impact of new U.S. tariffs and bans on a range of Canadian goods. How much further will gas prices soar as the Iran war reignites? Plus, the Pennsylvania memorial honouring the heroes of Flight 93, which was hijacked on 9/11.

The wildfires raging in B.C.’s Interior have forced more than 20,000 people from their homes and the province’s wildfire service says the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland is displaying extreme fire behaviour. Shifting winds could also fuel the flames. The RCMP are working to confirm at least one reported death and the province, which remains under a state of emergency, says there has been significant structural loss. The federal government is stepping in to provide shelter and accommodations as the evacuation zone expands. Sarah MacDonald reports. The Summerland, B.C., area is an agricultural hub in the Okanagan Valley, home to farms with livestock. Many animals need rescuing as the wildfires expand. Travis Prasad reports on the logistical challenge and the volunteers stepping up to help.

Terrifying video is captured as 20,000 people in B.C.’s Okanagan region fled for their lives Friday night. A fire that was first reported at 5:30 p.m. near the community of Summerland suddenly exploded in size, leaving little time to escape. Premier David Eby has declared a provincewide state of emergency and B.C.’s wildfire service warns the conditions are explosive and unlike anything they’ve ever seen before. Sarah MacDonald reports. U.S. President Donald Trump’s former defence lawyer has just been confirmed as attorney general after a close vote in the Senate overnight. Todd Blanche’s appointment puts a close Trump ally at the helm of the Justice Department. As Candice Cole reports, Democrats and some Republicans are voicing their concerns.

There’s been a major development in Canada-U.S. trade talks. The Canadian government is reportedly discussing a deal that would see Ottawa agree to a list of demands from the White House — including an end on the ban on American booze. In return, the U.S. would scrap its plans for new 50 per cent tariffs and the Americans would also agree to lower some sectoral tariffs. The deal isn’t done yet and as Sarah MacDonald reports, some provinces are already pushing back. The federal government says it will sell 10 retired Hercules aircraft to a B.C. aerospace company to bolster wildfire firefighting capabilities across the country. Those aircraft will be converted into water bombers and could be deployed next year. This summer, hot and dry conditions are keeping firefighters busy and on high alert in B.C.’s interior. Taya Fast is tracking the fires in Vernon.

With less than 36 hours to go till WestJet flight attendants could walk off the job, the airline has started parking some of its planes. The federal government is not yet ready to intervene, urging the two sides to work out a deal at the bargaining table. But that doesn’t ease the potential travel turbulence facing tens of thousands of passengers, some trying to adjust their travel plans, while others are not sure they need to. Touria Izri reports. The backlash continues for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino. One of his senior advisors has resigned over a controversial plan to partially privatize the organization for big profit. Mike Armstrong has more on the growing revolt.