Author: Benjamin Hughes

Scientists say they've made a breakthrough in efforts to bring back the extinct Tasmanian tiger

Scientists say they’ve made a breakthrough in efforts to bring back the extinct Tasmanian tiger

Benjamin Hughes

It’s been decades since Australia’s thylacine, known as the Tasmanian tiger, was declared extinct and scientists say they’ve made a breakthrough as they research ways to bring back the carnivore.  Colossal Biosciences in a Thursday press release said its reconstructed thylacine genome is about 99.9% complete, with 45 gaps that they’ll work to close through

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"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100

“Rhapsody in Blue” turns 100

Benjamin Hughes

“Rhapsody in Blue” turns 100 – CBS News Watch CBS News This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Correspondent David Pogue looks into the history of Gershwin’s first major work, a piece that melded jazz, classical and

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Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"

Damon Wayans on “Poppa’s House”

Benjamin Hughes

Damon Wayans knows his way around the Paramount Pictures lot better than most; he used to deliver mail there to all the big stars. And now, of course, he is one. In his new comedy, “Poppa’s House,” which premieres tomorrow night on CBS, he’s a dad with attitude. The chemistry with his co-star feels natural,

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The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Benjamin Hughes

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – CBS News Watch CBS News He was Israel’s “most wanted,” the accused mastermind of the October 7 attacks. But the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, killed by IDF forces this week in southern Gaza, has not ended Israel’s long conflict against the terrorist group. Correspondent Holly

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