One year after his death, America's former most-wanted still looms over U.S. politics. From attack ads to soundbites, Osama bin Laden's name continues to make headlines in the race to the White House as candidates try to score points with some high-profile name-dropping. Tonight, a former U-S special Operations advisor gauges just how safe America is after bin Laden.

Tomorrow, the defence begins to make its case in the trial against Michael Rafferty. Two months after the trial began, the defence will lay out its version of events. But the big question on everyone's mind: will Rafferty take the stand and testify? Criminal defence attorney Pat Harris has represented famous clients like Michael Jackson, and tonight he explains the dangers of the defendant taking the stand.

Plus, just days ago Alberta's Highway of Death claimed seven more lives after a horrific crash. After 46 deaths in five years, renewed calls urging the government to double its lanes has caught public attention. It's a key lifeline connecting Edmonton to the oilsands, but after so many accidents, isn't getting to work getting a little too risky?

Tune in at 8 p.m. ET on CBC News Network.