“I have been abandoned,” states American Paul Whelan while in a Russian prison after an unsuccessful attempt to be released.

Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen who has been detained in Russia for 5 years on unfounded accusations of espionage, expressed disbelief that the Biden administration has not secured his release while other American prisoners have been exchanged. In a phone conversation from his prison cell with BBC News, Whelan shared his concerns about being excluded

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Cord Jefferson, a first-time director, discusses his film “American Fiction” and the buzz surrounding it for the Oscars.

Cord Jefferson, a first-time director, discusses “American Fiction” and the hype surrounding it for an Oscar nomination on CBS News. Watch CBS News Cord Jefferson, a first-time director, appears on “CBS Mornings” to talk about his latest comedy “American Fiction.” The film has received two Golden Globe nominations and is generating Oscar speculation. View CBS

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10 US prisoners freed in exchange for Maduro associate as part of agreement with Venezuela.

Ten American citizens and one wanted fugitive, who were being held in Venezuela, were released in exchange for the U.S. releasing a key ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to senior officials from the administration. Eyvin Hernandez, Jerrel Kenemore, Joseph Cristella, and Savoi Wright, all American citizens, have been released and are returning to

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Renée Fleming contemplates the Kennedy Center Honors: “I have reached the pinnacle of my career.”

Reflecting on receiving the Kennedy Center Honors, Renée Fleming said, “This is the final accolade I will ever need.” Watch CBS News Renée Fleming, the renowned American soprano, recently shared with “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller the obstacle that nearly derailed her career just as she was beginning to gain recognition. She also discussed

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The decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from appearing on the state’s ballot has significant political and legal consequences.

The recent decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove Trump from the state’s ballot has significant political and legal consequences. This ruling has been covered by CBS News. Watch CBS News The Colorado Supreme Court declared that ex-President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold the presidency according to the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

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The lawsuit alleges that a housing developer from Texas engaged in predatory lending practices that specifically targeted Hispanic borrowers.

A housing developer and mortgage lender from Texas has been accused of deliberately targeting the Hispanic community in the Houston area. They allegedly offered loans to individuals who could not afford them, sold them dilapidated land, and exploited language barriers. The federal lawsuit filed on Wednesday claims that Colony Ridge Development, LLC and its affiliated

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The United States has brought charges against a member of Hezbollah who is accused of plotting the 1994 bombing in Argentina that resulted in the death of 85 people.

Key information about Hezbollah What to know about Hezbollah as militant group exchanges fire with Israel 07:40 The Department of Justice has declared charges of terrorism against a member of Hezbollah, a terrorist organization from Lebanon, for his involvement in plotting the bombing of a Jewish community center in Argentina in 1994. Samuel Salman El

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The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to intensify, with a rising number of deaths in Gaza. However, there is a glimmer of hope as talks for a new cease-fire are on the horizon.

Israeli military will launch a ground operation in Gaza if necessary The defense minister of Israel has announced that the Israeli armed forces will conduct a land operation in Gaza if deemed necessary. conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip The main target of the operation is the city of Khan Younis in

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