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Hezbollah launches airstrikes on Israel, and other top headlines – CBS News Watch CBS News Here are some of the top headlines of the day, including airstrikes on Israel by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in response to an Israeli airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander, a surprising twist in the fatal hijacking of
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Biden still remains mostly quiet on son Hunter’s conviction – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden traveled to Italy Wednesday to attend the G7 summit, one day after his son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on federal gun charges in Delaware. Outside of a statement, the president has not spoken on the verdict, and the
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Russian nuclear-powered sub, warships arrive in Cuba – CBS News Watch CBS News A nuclear-powered Russian submarine and three Russian warships arrived in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday to conduct military exercises. U.S. officials say the move is likely Russian President Vladimir Putin’s high-profile response to the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine. David Martin has more from
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Washington — A Senate Democrat blocked a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization on Wednesday amid dueling pushes to safeguard access to the procedure after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling brought the issue center stage earlier this year. Two Senate Republicans, Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Katie Britt
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At least two human cases of the new so-called “dual mutant” strains of H1N1 influenza have been detected in U.S. patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, with genetic changes that could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral that hospitals rely on. An analysis of the new H1N1 flu viruses
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Thousands of low-income women in India are receiving assistance to deal with the economic and health effects of the deadly triple-digit temperatures gripping the country. Climate Resilience for All, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting people from the impacts of extreme heat, announced on Wednesday that it will provide 50,000 women in India with a financial
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Alamo Drafthouse, the dine-in movie theater chain that faded during the pandemic before declaring bankruptcy three years ago, has a fresh lease on life after finding a new corporate owner. Sony Pictures said Wednesday it has purchased Alamo and will keep its 35 locations open. The theater, whose headquarters will remain in Austin, Texas, will be folded into a new
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More than 75% of the global population has battled extreme heat within the past year – CBS News Watch CBS News “The highway to climate hell”: More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here’s what to know as temperatures continue
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Indonesian authorities said Wednesday that they have arrested six people as suspects in an international rhino poaching ring that wildlife advocates believe could threaten the existence of the species. The poaching ring targets the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros, one of five species of rhino that has a dwindling population of just 76, according to the
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Extended Interview: Daniel Radcliffe talks how he went from wizardry to Tony nominee – CBS News Watch CBS News In this extended interview with Anthony Mason, Daniel Radcliffe talks about his transition from film to stage, the strong bond with his fellow cast members, and the thrill of being part of the revival of “Merrily
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