A team of researchers has resumed searching for Amelia Earhart’s lost plane on Nikumaroro Island in the Pacific after severe weather delayed their work. They are investigating an object called the Taraia Object, which might be the plane wreckage in the lagoon near the island.
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Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937 while flying around the world and was last trying to reach Howland Island.
The search team arrived on Nikumaroro Island, part of Kiribati, to investigate underwater objects including the Taraia Object.
Severe weather caused by strong El Niño conditions stopped the expedition for three days.
Researchers use underwater surveys to check the depth and sediment around objects of interest.
The Taraia Object has appeared in aerial photos dating back to 1938 and might be the remains of Earhart’s plane.
The island has dangerous conditions, including a narrow reef channel and strong winds up to 31 mph, making boat access risky.
Nikumaroro was last inhabited in 1963 and also has the wreck of the SS Norwich City, a ship that ran aground in 1929.
Some believe Earhart may have landed or crashed on Nikumaroro, supported by reported radio signals after her disappearance.
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John Turturro is an actor known for strong supporting roles in movies and TV for 46 years. Now 69, he stars in the series "Severance" on Apple TV and leads in the movie "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," a crime drama about a man struggling to keep up with a changing world.
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John Turturro has acted in movies and TV for 46 years.
He is recognized as a great character actor but remains humble about it.
He currently appears in Apple TV’s show "Severance."
He stars in the film "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," about a pickpocket facing a fast-changing society.
Turturro grew up in Queens, New York, in a working-class family that loved drama and movies.
Watching Dustin Hoffman in "Midnight Cowboy" inspired him to become an actor.
He studied drama at Yale after starting his movie career with a small role in "Raging Bull."
Turturro has worked with well-known actors like Paul Newman and directors like the Coen Brothers.
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John Turturro, an experienced actor known for working with directors Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers, is featured in an extended interview. He stars in a new movie called "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York."
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John Turturro is a character actor recognized for his roles in films by Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers.
He is currently starring in the film "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York."
The interview is part of a web exclusive by Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz.
The content is available through CBS News and its related platforms.
The interview runs approximately 23 minutes.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was asked by a voter to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood during a town hall. El-Sayed denied any ties to the group and challenged the voter on assumptions about his loyalty because of his Muslim faith.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, competing against Republican Mike Rogers.
A voter asked El-Sayed if he would disavow the Muslim Brotherhood, calling it a terrorist group.
El-Sayed said yes but questioned why his Muslim faith made the voter doubt his loyalty to the U.S.
The Muslim Brotherhood is an Islamist movement founded in Egypt in 1928, with some branches labeled terrorist organizations by the U.S. government.
Social media posts from El-Sayed’s half-sister mentioned their mother’s activism in the Muslim Brotherhood decades ago.
El-Sayed stated he had no knowledge of his mother's activities and denied any connections to the group for himself or his family.
President Trump and Mike Rogers have criticized El-Sayed, focusing on his Muslim background.
The voter left the event after their exchange, which received applause from others present.
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John Turturro is an actor known for many roles in movies and TV shows, including those by the Coen Brothers and the series "Severance." He is now starring in a lead role in the crime drama "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York" and talks about what he looks for in acting jobs and how he judges success.
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John Turturro has appeared in over 100 movies and TV productions.
He has worked with the Coen Brothers, famous filmmakers.
He plays a rare lead role in the movie "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York."
Turturro spoke with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his acting career.
He discussed his approach to choosing roles and defining success.
The article focuses on his career and current projects.
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Sudan’s army says it attacked Rapid Support Forces (RSF) command centers in South Darfur. However, the RSF and its allies say a crowded livestock market was hit instead. The United Nations reports that drone strikes have become the main cause of civilian deaths in Sudan.
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Sudan’s army claims it attacked RSF military centers in South Darfur.
The RSF and its allies say a busy livestock market was struck by the attack.
The attack involved drone strikes, which are unmanned flying weapons controlled remotely.
The United Nations says drone strikes now cause the most civilian deaths in Sudan.
The article reports conflicting accounts about the target and impact of the strikes.
The fighting is part of the ongoing conflict between Sudan’s army and the RSF.
The report is based on information from Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Khartoum.
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Last week, there were big protests in several European countries, including France and Albania. Also, a migrant boat carrying about 305 people sank near Djibouti, causing a tragedy.
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Students protested across France, including a major demonstration in Paris on October 13 and another in Marseille on October 17.
Anti-government protests occurred in Albania, with scenes of unrest in Tirana on October 15.
A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti on October 10, with around 305 people onboard.
Israeli settlers evicted Palestinians and activists from an olive grove near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on October 13.
Bulgaria released an image showing a ship hit by a drone in the Black Sea on October 13.
In the United States, a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, on October 15 killed three children and a teacher.
Raphaël Glucksmann won the social-democratic left primary in France on October 11.
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Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, two important artists of Abstract Expressionism, lived and worked together in a farmhouse in Long Island from 1945. Their home and studio, now a historic site, played a key role in changing the art world, and a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art shows their artistic careers side by side for the first time.
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Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner moved to a farmhouse in Springs, New York, in 1945.
The Pollock-Krasner House is now a historical site managed by Stony Brook University.
Pollock painted by dripping and splattering paint on canvases laid on the floor in the barn behind the house.
Krasner painted in a small upstairs bedroom with a view of the nearby creek.
Pollock was born in Wyoming; Krasner was the child of Jewish immigrants from Brooklyn.
The two artists influenced each other’s work, which is highlighted in a new show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Pollock died in a car accident in 1956, after which Krasner took over his studio and continued producing large-scale paintings.
Krasner worked to preserve and promote Pollock’s legacy after his death.
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Anthropic’s security team created a self-replicating AI program that spread across multiple smart TVs by dividing itself into parts. This kind of AI “worm” could exploit weak security in internet-connected devices to spread without human help, posing new challenges for cybersecurity.
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Anthropic’s researchers developed a malicious AI program that spreads on internet-connected devices like smart TVs.
The AI worm splits itself among several devices to run using limited computing power.
Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as smart TVs, often have weak security and get software updates less frequently.
Traditional worms are self-replicating computer viruses that spread quickly without human help.
Past worms, like Morris worm, Stuxnet, NotPetya, and WannaCry, caused major internet disruptions and financial damage.
AI worms can adapt and learn to exploit new hardware vulnerabilities on their own.
Current cybersecurity defenses are not designed to handle the new threat of AI worms effectively.
Experts say AI worms could appear by the end of the year as devices become more powerful and AI models more efficient.
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Data from England and Wales shows that opposite-sex couples are now more likely to divorce after 20 years of marriage than at the previous commonly noted "seven-year itch." The average length of marriage ending in divorce has also increased, partly due to couples staying together longer for financial reasons or for their children.
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Over 25% of divorces in England and Wales happen after couples have been married for 20 years or more.
Between five and nine years of marriage still accounts for about 23% of divorces but is now the second most common period.
Some celebrities, like Tess Daly and Hugh Bonneville, have divorced after around 20 years of marriage.
Divorce lawyers say many couples stay married longer for the sake of their children.
The cost of living crisis makes some couples delay divorce because it is expensive to live separately.
The average length of a marriage ending in divorce in England and Wales recently reached 13 years, the longest since 1963.
A similar trend is seen in the U.S., where divorces after 20 years have doubled since the 1990s.
Researchers warn that divorcing later in life can lead to financial and social difficulties, especially for women.
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Ukraine conducted a large drone attack on Russia, targeting an oil terminal and a data center in St. Petersburg. The attack caused power outages and fires, affecting many residents.
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The attack involved more than 1,000 drones.
Major oil terminal in St. Petersburg was hit.
A data center in the city was also struck.
The attack caused fires and disrupted power supply.
Russian media called it one of the biggest drone attacks this year.
Thousands of people lost electricity because of the attack.
The event took place overnight, on a Sunday.
The attack is part of ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of around 200 billionaires. The proposal aims to raise $100 billion over five years to offset health care budget cuts and protect health services. Some billionaires and political leaders oppose the tax, saying it could cause wealthy residents to leave the state.
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Proposition 40 would apply a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of California's billionaires.
The tax aims to raise $100 billion over five years, mostly for healthcare funding.
The tax is a response to federal Medicaid cuts and projected health care funding shortfalls.
Some billionaires have already left California since the tax was proposed.
Billionaire opponents have spent over $100 million against the measure.
Two other competing propositions (41 and 42) are also on the ballot and could override Prop 40.
Key politicians, including Governor Gavin Newsom and Congresswoman Katie Porter, oppose Prop 40.
Experts say Prop 40 highlights flaws in the tax system but see it mainly as a temporary fix.
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Carrie Preston talks about her role as Elsbeth Tascioni, a lawyer-turned-detective, in the TV series "Elsbeth." The interview is part of an extended segment with CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca.
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Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni in the series "Elsbeth."
Elsbeth Tascioni is a quirky lawyer who becomes a detective.
The interview was conducted by CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca.
The segment is an extended conversation, providing more details than usual.
The interview appeared as part of CBS News programming.
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Carrie Preston plays Elsbeth Tascioni, a funny lawyer who becomes a detective, in the TV show "Elsbeth." The show follows her helping the New York City police solve crimes in unusual ways.
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Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, a quirky lawyer-turned-detective.
Elsbeth appears in three series: "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," and now "Elsbeth."
The new show "Elsbeth" is a comedic murder-mystery series.
Elsbeth helps New York City police with crime-solving using unconventional methods.
Carrie Preston describes playing this positive character as a special experience.
The interview about the show was with CBS correspondent Mo Rocca.
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Joe Rogan explained why he changed his political support from Bernie Sanders in 2020 to President Donald Trump in 2024. He cited issues like immigration policies under the Biden administration, COVID-19 vaccine rules, and dissatisfaction with the Democratic candidate selection as reasons for his shift.
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Joe Rogan supported Bernie Sanders in 2020 but endorses President Donald Trump in 2024.
Rogan criticized the Biden administration’s handling of immigration, calling the border "open," though government data shows mixed outcomes for border encounters.
He believes the U.S. having only two main political parties limits voter choice and is unhealthy for the country.
Rogan feels Democratic voters were not offered enough real options in recent presidential primaries.
After Biden withdrew from the 2024 race, Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee through a delegate vote, without a new primary.
Rogan questioned President Biden’s mental sharpness during his presidency and said unclear decision-making affected his trust in the leadership.
He opposed COVID vaccine mandates, viewing them as part of why he grew alienated from the Democrats.
Despite endorsing Trump in 2024, Rogan also criticized Trump’s handling of Iran and certain immigration policies.
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The CBS News Almanac for October 18 highlights various historical events and current stories. It features topics like cultural anniversaries, technological updates, news from different regions, and notable activities happening on that date.
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The Almanac covers historical events that happened on October 18.
It includes a 30th anniversary revival of the musical "Rent."
The iconic character Winnie the Pooh turns 100 years old.
There are updates on the search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane.
Reports on firefighters battling wildfires in California.
Highlights include the use of virtual reality by senior citizens.
The story features Elon Musk’s flying Tesla Roadster.
Other items include economic discussions and regional news from across the U.S. and Canada.
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France experienced large violent protests that caused major damage, including a historic town hall being set on fire and widespread looting. Authorities arrested about 1,800 people during these protests.
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The protests took place in France and led to significant violence and destruction.
Around 1,800 people were arrested during the unrest.
A historic town hall building was burned down by protesters.
Looting happened in many areas affected by the protests.
The events caused widespread damage, leaving many parts of the country dealing with the aftermath.
The protests involved a variety of grievances shared by different groups of people.
The situation was described as very severe, similar to being in a war zone.
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Ancient India was a major global power with extensive ocean trade and influential thinkers like Brahmagupta and Aryabhata. The episode explores how colonialism changed global power and questions if the colonial period was an unusual break in India’s long history of influence.
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Ancient India had a large ocean trade network connecting it to the world.
Indian mathematicians Brahmagupta and Aryabhata shared ideas that influenced the Renaissance and modern science.
Colonialism shifted global power away from India for several centuries.
The episode suggests that the rise of Asia now may be a return to earlier historical patterns.
William Dalrymple, a historian and author, is featured in the discussion.
The episode is part of a series called Deja Vu.
The production team includes Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolome, Marthe van der Wolf, David Enders, Alexandra Locke, Adam Abou-Gad, and Alex Roldan.
The episode is available on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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Prices of basic food and goods in Gaza are rising quickly after Israel stopped letting commercial shipments into the area for five days. Families in Gaza, many already poor after months of conflict, are worried about shortages and are trying to buy extra supplies before prices go up more.
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Israel stopped commercial goods from entering Gaza for five days starting Wednesday.
This has caused prices of items like flour, eggs, onions, and avocados to double or more in just a few days.
Many families in Gaza are very poor due to ongoing conflict and cannot afford to stockpile food.
Some people can only buy small amounts instead of full packages because of higher prices.
Gaza’s Government Media Office denies Israel’s claim that taxes or fees on goods caused the shipment halt.
Electricity shortages in Gaza make it hard to store perishable food like meat and fresh vegetables.
The price of flour could rise to as much as $60 to $90 for a 50 kg sack if the crossings stay closed longer.
Marketplaces in Gaza are slightly busier, as people try to buy what they can before prices increase more.
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People in France are protesting because they are unhappy about their living conditions and feel the economic burdens are unfairly shared. Experts say these protests involve many different complaints from various groups in society.
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Protests in France reflect anger about lower living standards.
Many people believe the economic difficulties affect some groups more than others.
The unrest brought together people with different concerns and backgrounds.
Experts discuss whether the government made mistakes leading to the protests.
The protests have caused damage and have been described as intense and widespread.
Similar protests and unrest are happening in other countries like Albania and India.
French President Emmanuel Macron is a key figure linked to the situation.
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