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Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi man with planning terrorist attacks in the United States. The attacks were intended as revenge for the conflict involving Iran. One planned target was a synagogue in Manhattan, New York.
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An Iraqi national was charged by U.S. federal prosecutors.
He planned multiple terrorist attacks inside the United States.
The attacks were motivated by retaliation for the war involving Iran.
A synagogue in Manhattan was among the planned targets.
The information comes from sources referenced by CBS News.
The charges were announced on a recent Friday.
The suspect’s specific plans and connections are under investigation.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter provided the latest updates.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that a reported hantavirus case on the cruise ship MV Hondius in the South Atlantic was a false positive, reducing the total cases from 11 to 10. The evacuation of the ship is complete, with passengers being monitored and tested in their home countries due to the virus’s long incubation period.
Key Facts
The hantavirus case in the US was initially reported as mildly positive but later confirmed as a false positive.
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an American doctor on the ship, was the person tested with the inconclusive case.
Kornfeld’s repeated tests and antibody checks were negative, showing no current or past hantavirus infection.
There are now 10 confirmed hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius outbreak.
Three people have died in the outbreak: two Dutch and one German passenger.
The cruise ship carried over 120 passengers who have all been evacuated safely.
Passengers are quarantined and monitored worldwide due to the virus’s incubation period of up to six weeks.
The US is tracking 41 people exposed to the virus, including passengers and close contacts.
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John Travolta received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival while premiering his first movie as a director, called Propeller One-Way Night Coach. He said the award was a very special moment, even more meaningful than his past Oscar nominations.
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John Travolta was given an honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes, which is like a lifetime achievement award.
The award was unexpected, and Travolta expressed strong emotions during the ceremony.
Travolta’s new movie, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, premiered at the festival and will later be available on Apple TV.
The film is based on his own 1997 children’s book, and he wrote, directed, co-produced, and acted in it.
Travolta’s daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, also stars in the movie.
Cannes is also giving honorary Palme d'Or awards this year to director Peter Jackson and singer Barbra Streisand.
Previous surprise honorary Palme d'Or winners include Denzel Washington (2023) and Tom Cruise (2022).
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Prime Video released a 90-minute finale for the series Good Omens, which concludes the story of an angel and a demon working together to stop the end of the world. The final episode had to replace a planned full season due to delays from a writers’ strike and controversies surrounding Neil Gaiman, one of the original authors.
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Good Omens is based on a 1990 novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
The story follows Aziraphale, an angel, and Crowley, a demon, who become friends to prevent Armageddon.
The second season ended with the archangel Gabriel losing his memory and defying Heaven’s plan for the end times.
The original plan for season 3 was six episodes, but it was cut to one finale episode due to the 2023 writers’ strike and allegations against Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman denied any abuse but acknowledged he was careless with people’s feelings and withdrew from the project.
The finale shows Aziraphale as Supreme Archangel, trying to change the Second Coming to be more peaceful.
Crowley is upset and lost without Aziraphale’s support.
The finale’s plot includes the Metatron disappearing and the Book of Life being stolen, causing problems with the Second Coming plan.
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President Donald Trump said he would accept Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years if it is a real, guaranteed suspension. This marks a change from his earlier position, which called for Iran to completely end uranium enrichment and never develop nuclear weapons.
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President Trump spoke about Iran’s nuclear program after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He said a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear activities would be acceptable if it is guaranteed.
Trump previously demanded that Iran permanently stop enriching uranium, which is part of making nuclear weapons.
Israeli and US forces launched air strikes on Iran in late February, followed by a ceasefire with some violations.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator between Iran and the US/Israel in trying to end the conflict.
Iran wants an immediate end to the war, lifting of a US naval blockade, and no further attacks on its ally Hezbollah.
Trump said Iran must not get nuclear weapons and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which it is currently blocking.
This is the first time Trump himself has publicly mentioned the 20-year suspension timeframe.
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A late-season winter storm will bring 3 to 7 inches of snow and strong winds to mountainous areas in Montana and Washington. Authorities warn that the weather could cause slick roads, poor visibility, and risks like hypothermia, especially since these conditions come when people expect milder spring weather.
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Montana’s mountain regions, including Glacier National Park, could see 3 to 7 inches of snow from Saturday evening into Sunday.
Winds up to 40 mph are expected, which may reduce visibility and make travel dangerous.
Roads in mountain passes such as Targhee and Raynolds may become slick and hazardous.
Snow is also expected in western Montana’s Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, with similar amounts and wind speeds near 35 mph.
In Washington, 4 to 6 inches of snow are forecast above 4,000 feet in the Cascades and Olympic Mountains.
Popular travel routes like Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass will be affected by snow showers this weekend.
The weather increases risks for outdoor activities, including hypothermia due to cold, wet, and windy conditions.
The storm arrives late in the season, just as tourism and travel are picking up in these regions during spring.
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At least seven Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in two Israeli air strikes in Gaza City. Israel said it targeted a Hamas military leader responsible for attacks on Israelis, but Hamas has not confirmed this.
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Two Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City.
Seven Palestinians died, including three women and a child; about 45 others were injured.
Israel targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, who is accused of planning attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers.
Israeli leaders said Haddad blocked efforts to disarm Hamas as part of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Hamas has not commented on the strike, and independent confirmation of Haddad’s status is unavailable.
The strikes happened on the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when many Palestinians were displaced in 1948.
Gaza’s health ministry reports about 850 Palestinians have died since a ceasefire began last October.
The attack area is crowded with people who fled other parts of Gaza seeking safety.
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An Iraqi citizen was charged with planning terrorist attacks. President Donald Trump spoke positively about trade deals made during a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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An Iraqi national faces charges related to terrorism planning.
President Trump highlighted successful trade agreements.
The trade deals were discussed after a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping.
The news comes from the CBS News program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The summit aimed to improve relations and economic ties between the U.S. and China.
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A new outbreak of Ebola has been confirmed in Congo’s Ituri province, with 246 possible cases and 65 deaths so far. Uganda reported one death from Ebola in a man who came from Congo, but no local cases have been found there.
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Congo’s Ituri province has 246 suspected Ebola cases and 65 deaths linked to the outbreak.
Four deaths have been confirmed as Ebola through lab tests.
The virus strain in this outbreak may be different from the usual Ebola Zaire strain.
Uganda reported one Ebola death in a man from Congo who died in Kampala.
Uganda tested the man after Congo confirmed its outbreak and quarantined all his contacts.
The deceased was infected with the Bundibugyo virus, a type known to cause Ebola in Uganda.
Congo has vaccines for the Ebola Zaire strain but these do not work against the Bundibugyo virus.
The World Health Organization is assisting Congo and has released funds to support the response.
The outbreak areas are near the borders of Uganda and South Sudan, increasing the risk of spread.
This is the 17th Ebola outbreak reported in Congo since 1976.
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A new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has caused at least 65 deaths and raised concerns about spreading to nearby areas. The situation is part of a larger regional health challenge with potential impacts on public safety.
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The Ebola outbreak is occurring in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
At least 65 people have died from this recent outbreak.
Health officials are worried the virus could spread to surrounding regions.
Ebola is a serious viral disease that can cause severe illness and death.
The outbreak adds to ongoing health and safety concerns in the region.
Efforts to control the spread include tracking, treatment, and public health measures.
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President Donald Trump finished a two-day meeting in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. They talked about trade, Taiwan, and issues related to the conflict involving Iran.
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President Donald Trump visited Beijing for a two-day summit.
He met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The meeting focused on improving relations between the U.S. and China.
Trade between the two countries was a main topic.
They discussed the situation in Taiwan.
The war involving Iran was also part of their talks.
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People in Cuba are protesting in the streets because of electricity blackouts caused by a shortage of oil. This shortage happened after oil supplies from Russia were used up.
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Cubans protested in Havana by lighting fires in the streets.
The protests are about electricity blackouts in parts of Cuba.
The blackouts are caused by running out of oil reserves.
Oil was being supplied to Cuba by Russia.
The oil supply from Russia has now run out.
The shortage of oil is affecting electricity availability in Cuba.
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A five-year-old Aboriginal girl named Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing in April from a community near Alice Springs in Australia, and her body was found five days later. An Aboriginal man has been charged with her murder, which has sparked grief and outrage across Australia and highlighted the ongoing inequalities faced by Aboriginal people.
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Kumanjayi Little Baby was a Warlpiri girl living near Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
She disappeared in April and was found dead five days later.
An Aboriginal man has been charged with her murder.
The case has caused widespread grief and led to vigils across Australia.
The tragedy exposed ongoing social and systemic inequalities affecting Aboriginal communities.
Aboriginal people make up about 3% of Australia’s population but about 20% in Alice Springs.
The Old Timers town camp (Ilyperenye), where she lived, is one of several Aboriginal communities around Alice Springs.
Authorities have promised a review of the child protection system following the case.
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A former security chief in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, Gerardo Merida Sanchez, was arrested in the US for allegedly working with the Sinaloa Cartel to help traffic drugs in exchange for bribes. He, along with the former Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha, faces charges of protecting cartel operations and leaking information to them. This case has increased tensions between the US and Mexico and is part of a stronger US crackdown on drug cartels.
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Gerardo Merida Sanchez led public security in Sinaloa from September 2023 to December 2024.
He was arrested in Arizona and moved to New York to face federal court.
Sanchez and former Governor Ruben Rocha are accused of working with the Sinaloa Cartel to import drugs into the US.
Prosecutors say Sanchez took over $100,000 in monthly bribes from the cartel faction called Los Chapitos.
He allegedly ordered police not to arrest cartel members and warned them about planned raids.
Ruben Rocha stepped down temporarily and denies the charges, calling them politically motivated.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government will not protect criminals but suggested US charges may be politically driven.
US President Donald Trump has expanded efforts against drug cartels, including using terrorism-related laws against officials linked to trafficking.
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the biggest risk Cuba poses to the U.S. is the collapse of its economy, which could cause a large number of Cubans to migrate to the U.S. He noted that while Cuba’s actions have affected U.S. security, the main concern is a potential humanitarian crisis if the island faces severe economic failure.
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Robert Gates spoke about Cuba’s risks in an interview on "Face the Nation."
The 1980 Mariel Boatlift saw about 125,000 Cubans migrate to the U.S. due to economic troubles.
Gates warned a similar crisis could happen if Cuba collapses again.
President Trump has threatened military action against Cuba and aims to enforce economic pressure.
The U.S. has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba, worsening the island’s energy and economic problems.
Cuba’s energy minister recently announced that the country has run out of fuel.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials to discuss potential increased U.S. engagement if Cuba changes.
The Trump administration wants Cuba to make political and economic reforms.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a temporary ceasefire for 45 more days during ongoing regional tensions. The U.S. State Department said American officials helped host talks between both countries to renew the agreement.
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Israel and Lebanon have a temporary ceasefire agreement.
The ceasefire has been extended by 45 days.
The extension was announced by the U.S. State Department.
U.S. officials hosted talks between diplomats from Israel and Lebanon.
The talks took place on Thursday and Friday.
The State Department described the talks as “highly-productive.”
The ceasefire is related to tensions involving the Iran conflict.
This extension aims to maintain peace between Israel and Lebanon during this time.
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Robert Gates, former U.S. Defense Secretary, said the biggest danger Cuba poses to the United States is if the country collapses. He warned that such a collapse could cause many Cubans to try to come to the U.S. for help, similar to a large evacuation that happened in the past.
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Robert Gates is a former U.S. Defense Secretary.
He spoke about Cuba on the program "Face the Nation."
Gates said Cuba’s biggest threat to the U.S. would be the country collapsing.
A collapse could cause many Cubans to leave the country out of desperation.
He compared this risk to the Mariel evacuation, when tens of thousands of Cubans came to the U.S.
The Mariel evacuation was a large migration event from Cuba to the United States.
Gates’ concerns focus on the impact of instability in Cuba on U.S. immigration.
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Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath is facing deportation from France because authorities say he is a serious threat to public order. He was detained in Egypt for several years before moving to France, where he co-founded a Palestinian advocacy group and has spoken out about the conflict in Gaza.
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Ramy Shaath is a Palestinian activist and co-founder of the Urgence Palestine organization.
He was detained in Egypt from 2019 to 2022 and then released to join his wife in France.
French authorities say he poses a serious threat to public order and have started deportation proceedings.
The decision links Shaath to Palestinian cause groups and refers to his public statements critical of Israel.
An investigation into his remarks accusing Israel of terrorism was closed in October 2024.
Shaath is scheduled to appear before a deportation committee on May 21, after which he could be ordered to leave France.
He cannot be deported to Egypt because he no longer has Egyptian citizenship, nor to Palestine due to war conditions.
Shaath says he has called for ceasefires and international actions to stop violence in Gaza.
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