Global National: Sept. 25

After nearly three years of being detained in a Chinese prison, Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig have returned home. The emotional reunions, and what the timing of the two men’s release says about China’s concerns with its global image. U.S. officials have cleared a migrant encampment at a Texas border crossing. Why the White House is under scrutiny for its treatment of Haitians seeking asylum. Plus, the end Angela Merkel’s era as Germany’s chancellor. Who could replace her, and the legacy she leaves behind. And, the pandemic pet boom is starting to bust. Why people are returning furry companions they adopted when COVID-19 first hit.