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Albert S. Ruddy, a colorful, Canadian-born producer and writer who won Oscars for “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby,” developed the raucous prison-sports comedy “The Longest Yard” and helped create the hit sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died at age 94. Ruddy died “peacefully” Saturday at the UCLA Medical Center, according to a spokesperson, who added
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Actor Richard Dreyfuss is facing backlash for allegedly sharing remarks that audience members found sexist, homophobic and generally offensive at a Q&A event over the weekend tied to a Massachusetts theater’s screening of “Jaws.” Dreyfuss starred in the 1975 blockbuster that was filmed in Massachusetts and screened Saturday night at The Cabot, a performing arts
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Another American who was arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for possessing ammunition was sentenced to time served and a $9,000 fine on Tuesday, officials said. Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison for ammunition charges in the British territory. Wenrich was given a sentence of three
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BALTIMORE — Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano will be the Grand Marshall for the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade, which will have a new route this year. The parade starts on Saturday, June 1 at Annapolis City Dock and will end at Maryland Hall, where the Annapolis Pride Festival will take place with the
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Radar images of the surface of Venus appear to show fresh lava flows, suggesting active volcanoes on the planet. Scientists from Italy’s International Research School of Planetary Sciences wrote in an article published Monday that they spotted evidence of changes to the planet’s surface. They compared images of the area taken from 1990 to 1992 taken by
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says there was a “tragic mishap” after airstrike kills dozens – CBS News Watch CBS News Thousands of protesters marched around the world after an airstrike in southern Gaza killed dozens of people. Israel said it was targeting Hamas commanders, but after it became clear that civilians were also killed, Israeli
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Pope apologizes after using homophobic slur Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using homophobic slur 00:30 Pope Francis’ office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic term for LGBTQ+ people in a closed-door meeting with bishops. “In the Church there is room for everyone, for everyone! Nobody
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Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that was fueled by international outrage over the civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel’s offensive. The joint decision by two European Union countries plus Norway may generate momentum for the recognition of
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Author John Grisham talks returning to the beach with “Camino Ghosts” – CBS News Watch CBS News Bestselling author John Grisham is returning to the beach with his latest page-turner. His book “Camino Ghosts” is the third in his Camino Island trilogy. He talks to “CBS Mornings” about the important history behind the book. View
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The nationwide shortage of school bus drivers has left many students without reliable transportation. In 2023, the number of bus drivers nationwide in K-12 schools dropped to about 192,400, down 15.1% since 2019, according to research by the Economic Policy Institute. Despite offering training and higher salaries, districts like Colorado Springs School District 11 couldn’t
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