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The musical "Ragtime" has returned to Broadway, telling the stories of three different groups pursuing their American dreams around 1908. The revival at Lincoln Center features actors Brandon Uranowitz, Caissie Levy, and Joshua Henry and highlights themes of change, conflict, and hope.
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"Ragtime" is a musical based on E.L. Doctorow's novel and first opened on Broadway in 1998.
The story focuses on three characters: Mother (a rich suburban woman), Coalhouse Walker (a Black pianist), and Tateh (an immigrant from Eastern Europe).
The musical shows how their individual dreams affect each other’s in America.
Josh Henry plays Coalhouse Walker, Caissie Levy plays Mother, and Brandon Uranowitz plays Tateh in the current revival.
The musical features the song "Wheels of a Dream," which expresses hope during difficult times.
The show was created by writer Terrence McNally, lyricist Lynn Ahrens, and composer Stephen Flaherty.
Flaherty’s background includes playing ragtime music, and Ahrens previously wrote songs about the immigrant experience.
This is the third Broadway production of "Ragtime," and the creators believe this revival connects strongly with today’s audiences.
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Three Broadway stars from the musical revival "Ragtime" share their feelings and thoughts about the show's story and themes in an extended interview. They discuss their experiences as actors, audience members, and participants in previous versions of the production.
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The interview features Brandon Uranowitz, Joshua Henry, and Caissie Levy.
All three actors have been nominated for Tony Awards for their roles in "Ragtime."
The discussion focuses on the emotional impact of the musical's story.
They talk about their personal connections to the themes in "Ragtime."
The interview was conducted by correspondent Mo Rocca.
This is a web-exclusive interview available from CBS News.
The cast members have been involved in past productions as well.
The interview aims to give deeper insight into the musical from multiple perspectives.
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The Broadway revival of the musical "Ragtime," which earned 11 Tony Award nominations, explores the American Dream at the start of the 20th century. The show draws connections between that historical period and today, focusing on topics like race and immigrants' experiences.
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"Ragtime" is a musical recently revived on Broadway.
The revival received 11 Tony Award nominations.
The story is set around the early 1900s in America.
The musical shows people’s hopes and struggles chasing the American Dream.
Topics include race relations and the lives of immigrants.
CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca interviewed cast members and creators.
The cast includes actors Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz.
Lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty discussed the show’s modern-day relevance.
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Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, praised the police for killing a suspected gunman responsible for multiple shootings near Kokhav Yair in central Israel. The attack caused one death and injured several people.
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The shootings happened near Kokhav Yair in central Israel.
One person died and several others were wounded in the attacks.
Police killed the suspected shooter.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s national security minister, publicly praised the police action.
Ben-Gvir described his reaction by saying he wanted a terrorist dead on the ground.
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British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy spoke to U.S. Vice President JD Vance after Vance linked the killing of British student Henry Nowak to immigration. Lammy disagreed and said the case was not about migration but a murder, while the incident sparked political debate and protests in the UK.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was stabbed to death in Southampton in December by Vickrum Digwa.
Digwa used an 8-inch Sikh dagger and was convicted of murder, receiving a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years.
Digwa falsely claimed he was attacked because of race; police initially treated Nowak as the suspect before trying to help him.
Vice President JD Vance posted on X (formerly Twitter) blaming mass migration for the killing and called for “righteous anger.”
David Lammy contacted Vance to reject this claim, emphasizing the murder was not connected to immigration.
The UK government criticized Vance’s comments as interfering in UK politics and fueling division.
Protesters in the UK compared this case to the George Floyd killing in the U.S., although the circumstances are very different.
Some politicians claim the police showed bias, leading to discussions about “two-tier policing” in the UK.
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An expert said that Russian false information spread in Armenia during its recent parliamentary elections was expected and did not work well. The expert is Richard Giragosian, who runs the Regional Studies Center.
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Russia spread fake news in Armenia during legislative elections.
The elections in Armenia were important for the country's independence.
Richard Giragosian is an expert who studies the region.
He said the Russian disinformation was not surprising.
He also said this fake news was not effective in influencing people.
The information comes from a report by FRANCE 24 dated June 7, 2026.
The context includes Armenia’s shifting relations with Russia and Western countries.
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At least one person was killed and five others were injured in several shootings in Israel. Israeli security forces killed the attacker, who was identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel.
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Multiple shootings took place in Israel on Sunday.
One man, about 35 years old, died from gunshot wounds.
Five other people were wounded in the attacks.
Israeli security forces killed the attacker at the scene.
The attacker was identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel.
The emergency service involved is called Magen David Adom.
The incident was reported by FRANCE 24 and journalist Noga Tarnopolsky.
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An 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna went missing in Fleurance, France, on May 29 after leaving school. A man was arrested after being seen with her on the day she disappeared, raising concerns about problems in the French judicial system.
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The missing girl is called Lyhanna; her last name has not been released.
She disappeared in the small town of Fleurance in southern France on May 29, 2026.
The father of one of her classmates, aged 41, was arrested based on evidence linking him to her disappearance.
Lyhanna was reported missing after leaving school.
Lawyer Choralyne Dumesnil, who works in France and California, said this case shows the French judicial system is facing serious challenges.
The case has sparked debate about how the justice system handles such situations and treats victims.
The news comes as France is experiencing wider discussion about judicial reforms and victim support.
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Iran’s national soccer team will play three group-stage World Cup matches on U.S. soil, but due to U.S.-Iran tensions and travel bans, the team faces travel and visa challenges. Iran cannot stay overnight in the U.S. during these games and must travel same-day from Mexico, while many Iranian fans and some team officials are denied visas.
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Iran’s soccer team has three scheduled World Cup matches in the U.S. during the group stage.
FIFA refused to move Iran’s U.S. matches to Canada or Mexico despite Iran’s request.
The Iranian team must fly from Mexico to the U.S. for each game and return the same day without overnight stays.
Iranian fans living in Iran or elsewhere cannot travel to U.S. games due to travel bans.
Some Iranian team officials and support staff were denied U.S. visas because of security concerns linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The Iranian team’s training camp before the World Cup was moved from Arizona to Mexico.
The U.S. government says it wants to prevent potential abuse of the visa system by individuals linked to terrorism.
There are concerns about possible protests during Iran’s matches because of political opposition from some Iranian-Americans and events at past World Cups.
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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy told U.S. Vice President JD Vance that he was wrong to say mass migration caused the murder of Henry Nowak. The discussion also covered why American politicians talk about UK and European issues and the delay in the UK government's Defence Investment Plan.
Key Facts
David Lammy is the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK.
JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States.
JD Vance claimed mass migration was to blame for Henry Nowak’s murder.
David Lammy disagreed with Vance’s statement about migration and the murder.
The episode, called Newscast, had hosts Laura Kuenssberg, Henry, and Joe discussing these topics.
The show also talked about why U.S. politicians focus on Europe and the UK.
The UK government has delayed publishing its Defence Investment Plan.
Newscast is a daily political news podcast by the BBC, available on smart speakers and online.
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Russian forces struck a storage site near Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear plant, damaging a fuel-reception building close to where nuclear material is kept. Ukrainian officials say no increased radiation has been detected, and no spent fuel was in the building during the attack.
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The strike happened near the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
The attacked building stores spent nuclear fuel, but none was present at the time.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is planning to inspect the site soon.
No radiation levels above normal were recorded after the strike.
The attack used a Shahed drone, a type of unmanned flying weapon.
The fire caused by the strike was put out quickly, and no one was injured.
Russian forces have repeatedly used drones and missiles against Ukrainian targets since 2022.
Other Russian drone attacks on Sunday killed at least two people in different parts of Ukraine.
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This article highlights notable events captured in photos from around the world during one week in June 2026. It features a French art installation on a Paris bridge, protests in Albania against a luxury resort linked to President Trump’s family, the French Open tennis final, and various other significant moments like elections and conflicts.
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French artist JR transformed the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris with a large art installation resembling a cave.
Russian player Mirra Andreeva won the women’s singles title at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris.
Protesters in Tirana, Albania, rallied against a luxury resort planned by a company connected to President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Marine drone explosion occurred in the Romanian port of Constanta on the Black Sea.
Ethiopian voters lined up in the sun to vote in parliamentary elections in Addis Ababa.
Protests in Southampton, England, were held regarding the treatment of a man involved in a murder case.
Israeli strikes caused damage in Gaza City and southern Lebanon, including near hospital sites.
Kenyan police arrested an activist protesting a U.S.-built Ebola quarantine center planned near Nairobi.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian drone strike on a storage facility near the Chornobyl nuclear plant as a deliberate attack. Ahead of talks in London with leaders from the UK, France, and Germany, officials reported the fire caused by the strike was put out, with no injuries and radiation levels stable.
Key Facts
A Russian drone hit a storage building for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant in northern Ukraine.
The fire caused by the strike was extinguished quickly, and radiation remained at safe levels.
Ukraine’s nuclear operator called the attack a deliberate threat to nuclear safety.
Zelensky called the strike "vile" and described the facility as critical infrastructure.
At least three people were killed in a Russian strike near Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine.
Over the past week, Moscow launched 88 missiles, 3,250 drones, and 1,800 guided bombs at Ukraine.
Ukraine targeted St Petersburg with drones during a major Russian economic forum.
Western leaders from the UK, France, and Germany are meeting in London to discuss support for Ukraine.
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Mildred Howard, an artist from Oakland, will have her first major museum retrospective at the Oakland Museum of California starting June 12. Her work often addresses history and social justice, and she has recently gained wider recognition including honorary degrees and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Mildred Howard’s retrospective show is called "Poetics of Memory."
The exhibition will open at the Oakland Museum of California on June 12.
Howard’s work includes sculptures and public art installations about topics like history and social issues.
Her series "Untold Histories / Hidden Truths" features reimagined monuments to historical figures involved in colonization and slavery.
Howard lives and works in a large warehouse in West Oakland that also serves as her studio and archive.
She has received honorary doctorates from California College of the Arts and California State University, East Bay.
Howard’s archive was acquired by the Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley.
In 2025, she was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship after many years of applying and rejection.
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About 1.2 million people gathered in Madrid’s Cibeles Square to see Pope Leo XIV during his visit to Spain. His trip includes meetings with migrants and events in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, focusing on respect for all people and unity.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain and the Canary Islands from June 6 to June 12.
Around 1.2 million people attended a public mass in Madrid’s Cibeles Square.
The pope arrived in a white popemobile and was welcomed with chants, flowers, and applause.
He received the key to Madrid from the city’s mayor and wrote a message about welcoming and inclusion.
The pope’s visit includes meetings with migrants, refugees, and youth.
He aims to promote respect for every person and urges political leaders not to divide people.
After the mass, he planned a private meeting with his religious order and a cultural event in Madrid.
This is his first visit to a European Union country outside Italy.
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Armenia is holding parliamentary elections seen as a test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s plan to build closer ties with Europe and reduce dependence on Russia. Pashinyan’s government aims to continue peace efforts with Azerbaijan and pursue democratic reforms, while facing opposition parties that support stronger relations with Moscow.
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The election is to choose members of Armenia’s parliament for five-year terms.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party seek a strong win to keep shifting Armenia toward Europe.
Armenia signed a peace deal with Azerbaijan after a long conflict, ending fighting in 2023.
Armenia’s relations with Russia have worsened, including recent restrictions on Armenian exports from Russia.
Opposition parties include several that support closer ties with Russia.
Voters are concerned mainly about national security and identity issues.
Pashinyan says the European Union is Armenia’s main partner for democratic reforms.
Six arrest warrants were issued against members of the Strong Armenia party over vote-buying accusations.
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A Russian drone hit a building used to store spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The attack caused damage and a small fire, but no radiation levels rose or injuries were reported.
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A Russian Shahed drone struck a building for storing spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl plant.
The building was empty of fuel containers during the attack.
The fire from the strike covered about 40 square meters and was put out quickly.
Radiation levels stayed normal, with no increase in danger reported.
Ukraine’s president called the attack deliberate and condemned it.
The International Atomic Energy Agency plans to send experts to inspect the site.
Russia has previously targeted nuclear facilities in Ukraine during the conflict.
Both Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of attacks on nuclear plants, including the Zaporizhzhia plant.
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Pope Leo XIV led a Mass in Spain attended by more than one million people. The event celebrated Spain's long history of religious faith and featured a procession with flower carpets, a traditional Spanish practice.
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Pope Leo XIV presided over a Mass in Spain.
More than one million people attended the Mass.
The event celebrated Spain’s religious devotion.
A procession highlighted flower carpets, a well-known Spanish tradition.
The Mass took place in early June 2026.
Pope Leo XIV described Spain as a "school of faith" for today.
The event showed Spain’s popular way of expressing religious feelings.
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The Nigerian army freed 360 people kidnapped by Boko Haram in the Mandara mountains of northeastern Borno state. Two infants died due to exhaustion during captivity, while the others were taken to safe places for medical care and help.
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360 people were rescued from Boko Haram militants in southern Borno state.
The operation took place in the Mandara mountains, a Boko Haram stronghold.
Among the abductees were children; two infants died from exhaustion.
The rescued people were moved to secure locations for medical treatment and humanitarian aid.
Boko Haram and its faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), have been involved in kidnappings and violence for over a decade.
Nigeria faces ongoing security problems in the north, with kidnappings, armed groups, and illegal mining.
A recent joint operation with the United States reportedly killed 175 ISWAP fighters.
The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and displaced millions of people in Nigeria’s northeast.
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A shooting in central Israel left one man dead and five others wounded, with two in serious condition. Israeli police killed a suspect, a Palestinian citizen from Tayibe, and are searching for more suspects while Hamas praised the attack.
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One man, aged 35, died from gunshot wounds in the attack.
Five others were injured and taken to hospitals; two are in serious condition.
The attack happened near a gas station at Kochav Yair, close to the West Bank city of Qalqilya.
The suspected shooter was a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship from Tayibe.
Police killed the suspected gunman after a manhunt and found the weapon used.
Israeli security forces are searching for additional suspects and have set security cordons around Arab villages nearby.
Hamas called the attack “heroic” but did not take responsibility.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office is reviewing the situation.
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