Global National: Nov. 22, 2024| 2 men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba

In tonight's top story: A jury has found two men guilty on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border. Steve Shand and Harshkumar Patel were each convicted Friday on all four counts they faced related to bringing unauthorized people into the U.S., transporting them and profiting from it. Melissa Ridgen has the details.   Pat King, one of the most prominent faces of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy," was found guilty Friday on five counts, including on charges of mischief and disobeying a court order, in an Ottawa court. Mackenzie Gray reports. Just days after announcing his controversial cabinet picks, Donald Trump is already "replacing" some of the candidates he nominated, including his choice for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Other candidates are also facing serious doubts about their viability. As Jackson Proskow reports, this hasn't stopped Trump from pressing ahead with his "government in waiting" at a historically fast pace.   As a nationwide Canada Post strike reaches the one-week mark, the federal government is being urged by some to immediately step in to end the labour disruption. Neetu Garcha reports.   It's the fifth of six nights that Taylor Swift will perform in Toronto. The Eras Tour is the hottest show on the planet, and resale tickets are selling for thousands of dollars each. As Eric Sorensen reports, this has left many devoted fans feeling excluded and motivated to petition lawmakers for a resolution.   Halifax is hosting an international security forum, with military spending as the primary focus of discussions. Approximately 300 participants from 60 countries are attending the event. Defence Minister Bill Blair has stated that Canada recognizes the need to increase its defense budget to protect its own territory and support countries like Ukraine. As Heidi Petracek reports, the world is confronting an increasingly diverse array of threats.   Plus, sales of disposable e-cigarettes have surged in recent years, raising not only health concerns but also environmental issues. Many vape users may not be aware that each device contains a battery made from precious metals, which can be potentially toxic. However, as Redmond Shannon reports, a young engineer has discovered a way to repurpose old vape batteries for a new use. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10883759/jury-deliberations-migrant-family-border/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #globalnational #humansmuggling