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U.N. military observers, Lebanese interpreter wounded while patrolling southern Lebanese border, officials say

March 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Three United Nations military observers and a Lebanese interpreter were wounded Saturday while patrolling the southern Lebanese border after a shell exploded near them, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said. The military observers are part of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, which supports the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL. UNIFIL spokesperson

Italian chapel embarks on restoration project – with unique views open to the public

March 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Italian chapel embarks on restoration project – with unique views open to the public – CBS News Watch CBS News The Baptistery of Saint John dates back to the 11th century and is one of the most sacred buildings in Florence, Italy. A major project is working to restore the millions of tiles on the

Biden-Harris campaign works to court Black swing state voters, a vital bloc

March 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Biden-Harris campaign works to court Black swing state voters, a vital bloc – CBS News Watch CBS News Black voters in swing states like Wisconsin were key to President Joe Biden’s victory in 2020, but their support may be waning ahead of the 2024 election. The campaign is paying millions to court such voters. View

Six-time Grammy nominee Robert Randolph talks collaboration with Beyoncé as her new album drops

March 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Six-time Grammy nominee Robert Randolph talks collaboration with Beyoncé as her new album drops – CBS News Watch CBS News Robert Randolph, a six-time Grammy nominee and leader of the “Robert Randolph and the Family Band,” discusses his collaboration with Beyoncé as her new album, “Cowboy Carter,” drops. View CBS News In Be the first

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years over role in FTX collapse

March 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years over role in FTX collapse – CBS News Watch CBS News Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the sudden collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. Prosecutors say he defrauded customers out of more than $8 billion, one of the largest financial crimes

Foreign adversaries may be involved in Havana Syndrome, sources say

March 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Foreign adversaries may be involved in Havana Syndrome, sources say – CBS News Watch CBS News For the first time, sources tell “60 Minutes” they have evidence that a U.S. adversary may be involved in attacks on Americans linked to a mysterious condition known as Havana Syndrome. Scott Pelley reports. View CBS News In Be

Remembering trailblazing actor Louis Gossett Jr.

March 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Remembering trailblazing actor Louis Gossett Jr. – CBS News Watch CBS News Hollywood is mourning the death of Louis Gossett Jr., who died Friday at the age of 87. Gossett was the first Black man to win an Oscar for a supporting role in 1983 for the film “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Michelle Miller

What U.S. consumers should know about the health supplement linked to 5 deaths in Japan

March 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

The recall of red yeast products linked to at least five deaths in Japan may have Americans questioning the safety of a range of dietary supplements containing the ingredient and readily found online and in stores. Billed as a natural means of lowering cholesterol, the products recalled by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. contain benikoji, an

Trump and co-defendants ask appeals court to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Georgia election case

March 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants accused of illegally trying to interfere in the 2020 election in Georgia on Friday submitted a formal application to appeal a judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. Trump and other defendants had tried to get Willis and her office

Fulton County DA Fani Willis plans to take a lead role in trying Trump case

March 29, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally, focusing intensely on legal strategy and getting her team in fighting form for trial. In a significant move along these lines,