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“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 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 – 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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Keri Russell, literally acting as U.S. ambassador, was deftly balancing yet another diplomatic crisis, in a rented manor, with prop champagne. And the plot, while plausible, was scripted. Asked whether it was over-glamourized, Russell replied, “The diplomatic world? Well, yeah, it’s TV! You’ve got to over-glamorize it! Everything takes so long!” But “The Diplomat” moves.
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Alec Baldwin returned to “Saturday Night Live” — but not to reprise his role as former President Donald Trump for which he won an Emmy. He returned Saturday night to play Fox News’ Bret Baier for the cold open skit spoofing this week’s interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Baldwin received loud cheers from the
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Behind the scenes of “The Diplomat” – CBS News Watch CBS News Keri Russell, who played a Russian spy in “The Americans,” is now on the frontlines of geopolitics in the Netflix series “The Diplomat,” starring as Kate Wyler, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Russell about a show
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It is a typical election year scene: A Congressional candidate working the crowd at a college football game. But Sarah McBride’s simple act of shaking hands at Delaware State University could lead to a turning point in American history. If elected, she would become the first trans member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Asked
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Sarah McBride on her run to become first trans member of the House – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress. McBride talked with correspondent Rita Braver about her campaign, and
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Israeli strikes on multiple homes in northern Gaza overnight and into Sunday left at least 87 people dead or missing, the territory’s Hamas-run Health Ministry said. It said another 40 people were wounded in the strikes on the town of Beit Lahiya, which was among Israel’s first targets nearly a year ago. Israel has been
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