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Washington — Top U.S. counterterrorism official Christy Abizaid will step down next month as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, or NCTC, after three years in the role, U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday. She will be replaced by Brett Holmgren, the current director of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, or INR, the State Department’s
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Kevin Costner has opened up about his friendship with Whitney Houston, more than 30 years after they filmed “The Bodyguard” together. Costner also spoke about his eulogy for the late singer, who died in 2012 at the age of 48, telling the “Armchair Expert” podcast that he refused to let his speech for his friend
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The play “Stereophonic” made history when it received 13 Tony nominations — the most in history for a non-musical production. The story, written by David Adjmi and scored by Will Butler, centers on a band struggling to create an epic album while dealing with rivalries and resentments that boil up when they are trapped in a
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After multiple delays, Boeing Starliner crew poised for launch on first piloted test flight – CBS News Watch CBS News Boeing Starliner’s crew flight test is preparing for its third launch after technical issues scrubbed previous attempts. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and
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The Tribeca Festival returns to screens and event venues across New York City on Wednesday, showcasing 114 feature-length narrative and documentary films — many of them world or New York premieres — along with shorts, revivals and restorations, filmmaker Q&As, audio storytelling, and music performances. This year marks the 23rd edition of the festival, which
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Some veggie puffs made by Lesser Evil and Serenity Kids contain concerning levels of lead, a heavy metal linked to developmental and other disabilities in children, according to findings released Wednesday by Consumer Reports. Parents may see veggie puffs, marketed as a healthy alternative to sugar-laden snacks, as a way to make foods like beets,
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Army officer working for Defense Intelligence Agency resigns over Israel policy – CBS News Watch CBS News Maj. Harrison Mann, a Jewish American working in the Defense Intelligence Agency, resigned over what he said was the United States’ support of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Mann sat down with Jim Axelrod to discuss his resignation. View
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Prosecution calls first witness in Hunter Biden’s criminal trial – CBS News Watch CBS News The criminal trial of Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, continued Tuesday as the prosecution called its first witness. Scott MacFarlane recaps the day’s events. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,
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Biden announces sweeping changes to asylum system – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden on Tuesday unveiled a new executive order restricting asylum claims at the U.S. border. The move comes after congressional Republicans twice tanked a previously negotiated deal on border legislation, and as many voters say immigration is a top issue for
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Trouble with one of the Hubble Space Telescope’s three remaining gyroscopes, critical for aiming and locking onto targets, has prompted mission managers to switch to a backup control mode that will limit some observations, but keep the iconic observatory running well into the 2030s, officials said Tuesday . “We still believe there’s very high reliability
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