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South Africa’s ruling party loses its majority for first time in 3 decades – CBS News Watch CBS News The African National Congress party, once led by the late Nelson Mandela, has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, when it helped bring about the end of apartheid. View CBS News In
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Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed yet again – CBS News Watch CBS News What was to be the maiden launch of the Boeing Starliner with astronauts on board was halted yet again Saturday, this time less than four minutes before liftoff, when a computer system triggered an automatic hold. A launch last month was also canceled
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Netanyahu indicates no cease-fire until Israel’s objectives are achieved – CBS News Watch CBS News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday indicated that Israel would not agree to a cease-fire until certain conditions are met, including the return of all hostages and the elimination of Hamas’ military and governing capabilities. This seemed to contradict President
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Just hours after NASA was forced to scrap the Florida launch of the Boeing Starliner for the second time, a Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side. The landing module
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Just before 4:15 Thursday afternoon, Donald Trump’s voice could be heard, muffled, from beyond the thick doors of Manhattan Criminal Court’s room 1530. “I want to campaign,” Trump said to the TV cameras positioned in the hallway. He and his entourage entered the courtroom and took their places at the defense table and in two
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Breaking down Biden’s comments on Trump, Middle East – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump’s conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis. View CBS News In Be the
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Former President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that he is “going to fight” and appeal his felony conviction Thursday in a case stemming from a “hush money” payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The former president again referred to the New York trial as a “scam” and “a rigged trial.” He also remarked on illegal
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Biden rebukes Trump’s response to New York conviction – CBS News Watch CBS News Speaking from the White House on Friday, President Biden criticized former President Donald Trump’s response to his conviction in New York. Trump has claimed the trial was “unfair” and “rigged.” Robert Costa has more. View CBS News In Be the first
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Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour 00:19 A “heartsick and devastated” Jennifer Lopez canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her “children, family and close friends,” Live Nation announced Friday. Lopez released a statement to her fans on her OntheJLo apologizing for deciding to pull the plug on
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President Biden said Israel has offered a new cease-fire proposal as Israel continues its push further into the Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The president, speaking from the White House Friday, offered some of the details of the Israeli proposal. The president said Qatar has submitted the Israeli proposal to Hamas. Hamas, which is designated
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