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Robert Kagan, an expert from the Brookings Institution, discussed the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. He shared his views on why he thinks the U.S. may face defeat in this conflict and talked about recent peace proposals.
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Robert Kagan is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
He also writes for The Atlantic magazine.
He spoke about the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Iran.
Kagan expressed a belief that the U.S. is likely to be defeated in this conflict.
The interview included discussion of new proposals aimed at achieving peace.
Amna Nawaz conducted the interview to provide perspective on the situation.
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A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated. Sixteen Americans from the ship are in quarantine units in Nebraska and Atlanta, while the virus has caused three deaths in Europe.
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A cruise ship had an outbreak of hantavirus.
The ship has been evacuated to stop the spread.
Sixteen Americans were moved to a special quarantine unit in Nebraska.
Two more Americans are in another quarantine unit in Atlanta.
Three people have died from the virus: a Dutch couple and a German citizen.
Dr. Ashish Jha discussed the situation with journalist William Brangham.
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This article highlights a CBS News Radio flashback covering the start of the Gulf War against Iraq in 1991. It features CBS News senior correspondent Ed O'Keefe introducing the coverage of Operation Desert Storm, a major military campaign during that war.
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The Gulf War began in 1991 when a U.S.-led coalition fought against Iraq.
Operation Desert Storm was the main military operation to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
CBS News Radio provided coverage of the war at that time.
Ed O'Keefe, a CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, introduces the flashback coverage.
The article offers a historical look back at media reporting from the Gulf War period.
The coverage is accessible via the CBS News app and website.
The Gulf War involved international military forces responding to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
This flashback helps listeners understand the media perspective during the early 1990s conflict.
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Coral reefs are important for ocean health, food, and protecting coastlines. Rising ocean temperatures from climate change have caused reefs to die and bleach. Scientists are using underwater speakers as a new way to help coral reefs recover.
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Coral reefs support ocean ecosystems and protect shores from storms.
Climate change is increasing ocean temperatures.
Higher temperatures cause coral bleaching and death.
Bleaching weakens reefs, making them more vulnerable.
Underwater speakers are being used as a tool to help bring reefs back.
This method is part of efforts to address the environmental crisis affecting reefs.
The report was by Ben Tracy, part of the Climate Central series called Tipping Point.
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Artist Masako Miki is creating modern artworks based on an old Japanese folktale called "The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons." This story involves supernatural creatures taking over during the night. Her work is on display at an art museum in Boston.
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"The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" is a traditional Japanese folktale.
The story features supernatural creatures roaming the night.
Masako Miki is the artist updating this tale with new, colorful art.
Her artworks make the creepy creatures look friendly and cute.
The art is exhibited in a Boston museum.
Jared Bowen from GBH Boston covered this story for the CANVAS arts series.
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Political parties in India widely use welfare programs like cash transfers and subsidies to gain voter support. However, recent elections show that offering welfare alone is not enough to keep power, as voters also consider other factors like broader political alliances and party leadership.
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Indian governments from various parties now offer pensions, cash payments, scholarships, cheap food, and support for women and unemployed youth.
Welfare spending has become common across states and is no longer a unique political advantage.
Recent election losses of welfare-focused leaders in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala suggest welfare alone does not guarantee voter support.
Political experts say welfare is now a basic expectation ("floor") of politics, while parties compete on additional issues ("ceiling").
The rise of the BJP in Assam combines welfare programs with religious appeals and promises of efficient governance.
Women are a key group in welfare programs and elections, often receiving targeted benefits and voting in large numbers.
Indian states will spend around $18 billion on unconditional cash transfers in 2025-26, much aimed at women.
In some poorer areas, welfare payments make up a large part of household income for women workers.
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An Indonesian guide led a group of hikers up Mount Dukono, an active volcano, which erupted suddenly and killed three people in the group, including two Singaporeans and one Indonesian. The hikers had climbed the mountain despite warnings and restrictions due to frequent volcanic activity, and rescue teams recovered the victims’ bodies a few days after the eruption.
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Mount Dukono is an active volcano on Halmahera island in North Maluku, Indonesia.
It has erupted more than 200 times since late March 2024.
Authorities banned climbing permits and public access within 4 km of the crater starting April 17, 2024.
A group of 20 hikers, including Singaporeans and Indonesians, climbed the mountain despite warnings.
The eruption happened suddenly around 7:40 a.m., releasing volcanic material and large rocks.
Three hikers died: two Singaporeans (Timothy Heng and Shahin Muhrez bin Abdul Hamid) and one Indonesian (Angel Krishela Pradita).
The guide, Reza Selang, survived and helped in the rescue efforts.
Local warnings about the danger were reportedly not communicated to the guide or the group before their climb.
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Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive, and the late Virginia Giuffre have jointly won the Freedom to Publish prize at the British book awards. Wynn-Williams wrote a memoir criticizing Meta’s internal practices, while Giuffre’s posthumous memoir detailed her abuse and fight for justice.
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The Freedom to Publish prize was awarded jointly for the first time.
Sarah Wynn-Williams authored Careless People, exposing alleged problems at Meta (formerly Facebook).
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, Nobody’s Girl, recounts abuse she said she suffered from Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others.
The award highlights threats to free expression and honors those resisting censorship.
Wynn-Williams faces legal restrictions and fines from Meta over her book’s publication.
Giuffre died by suicide in April 2025 before her memoir was published.
Giuffre was a notable accuser of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who denied the allegations.
The award was supported by Index on Censorship and presented by Yulia Navalnaya.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla attended the 50th anniversary of the King's Trust, a charity started by the King to help young people find jobs. The event took place at the Royal Albert Hall and featured performances by musicians and awards for young people helped by the charity.
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The King's Trust was founded in 1976 by King Charles when he was Prince of Wales.
The goal of the charity is to end youth unemployment by helping young people gain work skills.
The 50th anniversary event was held at the Royal Albert Hall and attended by King Charles, Queen Camilla, and celebrities like George Clooney, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Idris Elba.
Performers included Rita Ora, Ronnie Wood, Sir Rod Stewart, Jools Holland, Craig David, and Anne-Marie.
Awards were given to young people who improved their lives with the trust’s help, including Musa from Sudan and Naina from India.
The charity offers courses for people aged 11 to 30 and has helped around 1.3 million young people.
The event was hosted by TV presenters Ant and Dec, who swapped places with the King and Queen on stage at the end.
King Charles expressed hope that the trust would continue for a long time.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that foreign bots on social media are causing a drop in U.S. support for Israel. This follows the start of the war in Gaza, which has affected how Americans view Israel.
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Support for Israel in the U.S. has decreased since the war in Gaza began.
Prime Minister Netanyahu attributes this decline partly to foreign bots on social media.
Bots are automated accounts that can spread messages quickly online.
CBS News reporter Major Garrett asked Netanyahu about the reasons for the change in U.S. opinion.
A former CIA officer, Elliot Ackerman, provided additional analysis of Netanyahu’s comments.
The discussion was featured on CBS News and is available through their app.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict with Iran is not over because Iran still has nuclear materials. He discussed the situation with CBS News and explained what might be needed to end the conflict.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about the war with Iran.
Netanyahu said the war is not finished since Iran still holds nuclear materials.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett led the interview.
H. R. McMaster, President Trump's former national security adviser, provided analysis.
The talk covered what actions could end the conflict with Iran.
Iran’s possession of nuclear materials is a key issue in the ongoing conflict.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not resign despite calls for his impeachment over stolen cash from his private farm. He plans to legally challenge a report that could lead to an impeachment process in parliament.
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President Ramaphosa has led South Africa since 2018.
Thousands of dollars were stolen from his game farm in what is called the Phala Phala scandal.
An independent panel found initial evidence suggesting Ramaphosa may have acted improperly.
Ramaphosa denies any wrongdoing and says the money was from selling buffalo legally.
South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that parliament must consider an impeachment process.
Ramaphosa will ask the courts to review the report, claiming it used unreliable evidence.
Opposition parties may use the report to try to remove him from office.
Experts say Ramaphosa might survive a parliamentary vote but wants to avoid damage to his reputation.
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Kevin Hart was the main target during a comedy roast special streamed live on Netflix on May 10. Many famous entertainers made jokes at his expense, creating some of the most talked-about moments online.
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The special was called "The Roast of Kevin Hart" and featured comedians and stars like The Rock, Tom Brady, Katt Williams, Chelsea Handler, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Shane Gillis.
It was streamed live on Netflix on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
The event included harsh and funny jokes aimed at Kevin Hart, known as a roast format where the main guest is made fun of.
Katt Williams, who had a public disagreement with Hart in 2024, appeared and seemed to have resolved their issues.
Usher performed a version of his song "Let it Burn" with altered lyrics teasing Kevin Hart.
Tom Brady brought a small baby jersey as a joke about Hart's size and called him a "Hobbit."
The Rock’s entrance got the biggest reaction, arriving with music and calling out “Finally…daddy’s home.”
Jeff Ross honored Eddie Murphy with a costume tribute during his roast segment.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that no one could perfectly predict Iran’s plan to block the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after reports said Netanyahu and his team told President Trump before a war that Iran would not close this important waterway.
Key Facts
Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key water route for global oil shipments.
Reports say Netanyahu and his team discussed with President Trump before a war that Iran would not block the strait.
Netanyahu stated that no one had perfect foresight about Iran’s actions.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, crucial for oil transport.
President Trump was involved in discussions about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
The news was covered by CBS News with input from their correspondents.
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The United Arab Emirates has carried out secret military strikes against Iran, marking a new phase in the conflict between Gulf Arab states and Iran. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is very fragile, increasing concerns about the conflict worsening and affecting global shipping and energy supplies.
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The UAE conducted military attacks on Iran, including a major strike on an oil refinery in early April.
The refinery attack caused a large fire and reduced the facility’s output for months.
Iran responded by launching thousands of missile and drone attacks on the UAE and Kuwait.
The UAE now sees Iran as a threat to its economy and stability.
The US has quietly supported the UAE’s military actions but has not publicly commented.
President Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” after rejecting Iran’s response to a US peace proposal.
Iran asked for compensation, an end to sanctions, recognition of its control of the Strait of Hormuz, and removal of US naval blockades in negotiations.
Increased fighting could disrupt global energy flows and worsen regional tensions.
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Gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes and caused Doctors Without Borders to stop work at local hospitals. The fighting has made it too dangerous for medical staff to work, leaving no hospitals open in the affected areas.
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About 800 people sought shelter inside a Doctors Without Borders hospital before it stopped operations.
No hospitals are currently open where the fighting is happening, due to safety concerns from gunfire.
A security guard was hit by a stray bullet at one hospital compound.
Gang control over parts of the capital has increased since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021.
Efforts by Haitian authorities to stop the fighting have not been successful.
Another hospital evacuated newborn babies from its intensive care unit because of the violence.
Foreign troops arrived in April as part of a UN-backed effort to improve security, but the situation remains unstable.
Many residents, including a 56-year-old woman, are now homeless and staying on the streets or near the airport road for safety.
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The town of Utqiagvik, Alaska, recently saw its last sunset for the year. Residents will experience 84 days of continuous daylight, called the midnight sun, until August 2. This happens in places near the North and South Poles during summer when the sun stays above the horizon all day.
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Utqiagvik, Alaska, had its final sunset before a long period of continuous daylight.
The midnight sun means the sun does not set and it remains light all day and night.
This continuous daylight period will last 84 days in Utqiagvik.
The midnight sun occurs in the Arctic and Antarctic circles during summer months.
The phenomenon is natural and happens because of the Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun.
The next sunset in Utqiagvik will be on August 2.
Such long daylight periods are common in polar regions.
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The ongoing war involving Iran has lasted 10 weeks, and efforts to reach a lasting peace are becoming less likely. President Donald Trump strongly rejected Iran’s recent peace offer, calling it unacceptable.
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The war involving Iran has been going on for 10 weeks.
A lasting peace deal seems less possible right now.
Iran made a new peace proposal recently.
President Donald Trump criticized the proposal sharply.
Trump called the peace offer a “piece of garbage.”
Renewed fighting could cause serious problems for Trump and international stability.
The situation remains tense with high risks for wider conflict.
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President Donald Trump will visit Beijing for a two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit aims to discuss important issues between the United States and China.
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President Trump is traveling to Beijing for a two-day summit.
He will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The meeting focuses on important topics between the two countries.
The summit could affect U.S.-China relations.
Henrietta Levin from the Center for Strategic and International Studies provided analysis on the event.
CBS News is covering the event live and through their app.
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Noah Guy, an R&B singer from Philadelphia and former basketball player, uses his music to explore grief in many forms. His album MEMORIA, in blue takes listeners through the emotional ups and downs of loss, showing grief as a process that can lead to growth and strength.
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Noah Guy grew up in Philadelphia and was influenced by local soul music and Motown classics.
He played basketball seriously before turning to music after leaving the sport.
Guy studied film, which influences how he creates music with cinematic qualities.
MEMORIA, in blue is an album that explores grief as a series of emotional waves, not just one event.
The album was written over about two years, mixing feelings felt at the moment with later reflection.
Guy wants listeners to understand grief as something that includes both pain and heroism.
He describes the album as a “sonic grief cycle” that shows the realistic highs and lows of mourning.
His approach aims to stay with grief long enough to transform it into honest, meaningful art.
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