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We tell you the surprising stories of the people who made our history.

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Music Canadians are getting ready to choose a new prime minister.

And in this election, there is one big issue motivating voters.

We're all going to stand up against Donald Trump.

More today from the campaign trail north of the border. I'm Carolyn Beeler. And I'm Marco Wurman, also on the show,

Pope Francis, religious leader, and international diplomat. He certainly spoke repeatedly and

eloquently about his call for an end to violence in Gaza.

Plus, the Arctic Circle cross-country ski race includes harsh weather conditions and challenging terrain. Still, it attracts competitors from all over.

It's good for Greenland.

And a young Afghan woman recalls the first time she held a six-string.

When I picked up the guitar, I pulled it, I said, wow, it was

really different feel. That's today on the world. This is the world. I'm Marco Wurman.

And I'm Carolyn Beeler. Thank you for joining us. On Monday, voters in Canada head to the polls. Across six time zones from the shores

of Newfoundland to the border with Alaska, Canadians will be choosing their new prime minister.

A record number of Canadians, 7.3 million already cast their ballots over the Easter weekend,

with long lines at many polling stations. As Katie Toth

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