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The United States plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over tensions related to the US war against Iran. This decision follows criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about how the war is being handled and reflects disagreements between the two countries.
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The US Pentagon decided to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany.
The withdrawal is expected to happen within six to twelve months.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US war efforts against Iran.
President Donald Trump reacted strongly to Merz’s comments and criticized European allies for not helping more.
Trump suggested he might reduce US troops in European countries that don’t fully support the US-led actions against Iran.
The war on Iran is causing economic issues globally because it disrupts energy supplies.
Merz compared the Iran conflict to past difficult US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US and German leaders continue to disagree over the handling and impact of the Iran war.
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Filming has started for the movie version of the popular Amazon Prime show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" in Southport, North Carolina. Fans have seen behind-the-scenes videos that show new developments with the characters, leading to questions and speculation about the story, especially about the character Jeremiah’s new love interest.
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The movie was announced on September 17, the same day the TV series ended.
Filming began recently in Southport, North Carolina.
Behind-the-scenes footage shows main characters on a boat ride without Denise, Jeremiah’s previous love interest.
Jeremiah appears with a new woman in the footage, raising questions among fans.
Fans are uncertain if the scenes are real or possibly fake to mislead viewers.
The series ended with Isabel ‘Belly’ Conklin choosing Conrad Fisher over Jeremiah.
Jenny Han, the creator, said the movie will cover an important part of Belly’s story that could only be told in a film.
The cast includes Lola Tung (Belly), Christopher Briney (Conrad), and Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah).
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The United States will remove about 5,000 troops from Germany within a year. This move comes after tensions grew between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and trade disagreements.
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The US plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6 to 12 months.
As of the end of 2025, there were about 36,436 active US troops in Germany.
The decision follows a review by the US Department of Defense of its military presence in Europe.
German Chancellor Merz said Iran was "humiliating" the US at talks, leading to a dispute with President Trump.
Trump increased tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent over trade issues.
NATO is working with the US to understand the troop withdrawal plan.
Trump threatened to reduce US troops in Italy and Spain because those countries opposed the war with Iran.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the troop withdrawal was expected.
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On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event marked a significant moment in history that led the United States to enter World War II.
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The attack occurred in 1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Japan carried out the attack without warning.
The attack targeted the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet.
Many American ships and aircraft were damaged or destroyed.
The event caused a major shift in U.S. involvement in World War II.
CBS News Radio recorded important coverage from that day.
Major Garrett is a CBS News correspondent who introduced this historical coverage.
The attack is remembered as a pivotal moment in 20th-century American history.
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Two writers, one Israeli and one Palestinian, share their personal stories of moving toward understanding and peace in a new book called "The Future is Peace." Their experiences come after the violent events of October 7 in Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza.
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There was a terrorist attack in Israel on October 7.
Following the attack, fighting continued in Gaza.
Many families have faced deep loss because of these events.
An Israeli man and a Palestinian man wrote a book about their journey to understanding each other.
The book is titled "The Future is Peace."
The authors aim to show a path toward peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Ali Rogin interviewed them to share their story.
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President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal. He warned that if talks fail, the alternative could be a military attack on Iran.
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President Trump said he is not happy with Iran's most recent peace offer.
He indicated that negotiations might not succeed.
Trump mentioned a possible military response as an alternative.
The phrase he used to describe the military option was "blast the hell out of" Iran.
This statement highlights tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
No details were given about the contents of Iran's peace proposal.
The article focuses on U.S.-Iran relations and potential conflict.
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Iran has sent a new proposal to the United States to try to end their conflict. A top Iranian military leader warned that if the U.S. attacks, Iran will respond strongly. President Trump has commented on the ongoing talks.
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Iran sent the U.S. an updated proposal to end their war.
A senior Iranian commander warned of a "painful retaliation" if the U.S. attacks.
President Donald Trump spoke publicly about the negotiations on Friday.
The situation is described as a "game of chicken," a term for a risky standoff where neither side wants to back down.
The talks are continuing, but the conflict and tension remain high.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provided analysis on the situation.
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Several famous Hollywood actors have been filming a new version of the 1986 movie Highlander in Scotland. The cast includes Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan, Russell Crowe, and Dave Bautista, who have been seen around local shops and cafes in the Highlands while filming at famous locations like Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Coe, and the Isle of Skye.
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The new Highlander film is a remake of the 1986 sci-fi fantasy about an immortal Scottish warrior.
Stars like Henry Cavill (Superman), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy), Russell Crowe (Gladiator), and Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) are filming in Scotland.
Filming locations include Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Coe, Isle of Skye, and Fort William.
Karen Gillan grew up near the filming area, and Kevin McKidd, another star, was born nearby.
Karen Gillan helped raise nearly £10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society with the help of a local postman’s fundraising walk.
The filming has excited locals and brought more visitors to the area.
Old and new Highlander fans plan to watch the original movie in the community cinema on the Isle of Skye.
One local cafe owner noted the use of many original film locations 40 years later, highlighting the connection to the first movie.
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A Peter Kay comedy show in Birmingham was stopped and the arena was evacuated after police found a suspicious bag near the venue. A 19-year-old man was arrested, and the area was searched as a safety precaution.
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The incident happened at Utilita Arena Birmingham during a live Peter Kay show.
The show was stopped about 45 minutes after it began.
Police found a suspicious bag near the arena and led an evacuation.
A 19-year-old man was taken into custody by the West Midlands police.
The arena was searched to ensure safety.
Audience members left the venue without being told the reason initially.
The arena confirmed everyone was safely evacuated and the site is secure.
It is unclear if the next day’s show will be affected.
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Colombia has around 2,000 types of birds, more than any other country. Years of conflict kept people away from many places, which helped protect the birds' homes. Now, more bird watchers are visiting Colombia.
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Colombia is home to about 2,000 bird species.
This is the highest number of bird species found in any country.
Long periods of conflict kept many areas off-limits to people.
These restricted areas helped protect bird habitats.
With the conflict easing, more bird watchers are coming to Colombia.
The report is featured on CBS News' 60 Minutes program.
Anderson Cooper is the reporter for this story.
The story highlights the connection between Colombia’s history and its wildlife.
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Rebel forces captured the Tessalit military base near Mali’s border with Algeria after the army and Russian mercenaries surrendered. The event is part of ongoing conflicts in Mali involving various armed groups.
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The Tessalit army base is located near the border between Mali and Algeria.
The military and Russian mercenaries allied with Mali’s army surrendered the base to rebels.
This event is related to fighting between the Malian government and armed rebel groups.
The conflict involves jihadist and separatist factions forming fragile alliances in Mali.
Other regional tensions include accusations between DR Congo’s Joseph Kabila and the United States.
Mali’s situation remains unstable with ongoing attacks and calls for changes in leadership.
The capture of Tessalit is part of a larger struggle affecting security in the Sahel region of Africa.
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Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen discussed their upcoming Artemis II mission, which will orbit the moon. They shared interesting and funny stories during a CBS News town hall, joined by film director Ron Howard.
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Artemis II is a mission where astronauts will fly around the moon.
The team includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
The astronauts spoke at a CBS News town hall event.
They shared behind-the-scenes stories about the mission.
Ron Howard, director of the movie "Apollo 13," joined the discussion.
The event aimed to give the public insight into space exploration and the Artemis II mission.
Artemis II is part of NASA’s effort to return humans to the moon.
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At least 12 people, including a child, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The attacks targeted the area around Habboush and other southern locations, causing significant damage and civilian casualties.
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At least 12 people were killed and 8 wounded in Israeli strikes on Habboush and nearby areas in southern Lebanon.
The strikes destroyed homes, a convent, and a school, with some locations completely flattened.
Israel warned residents of Habboush to evacuate at least 1,000 meters before the attacks.
Hezbollah responded by attacking Israeli forces and vehicles inside Lebanon.
Since March 2, over 2,600 people have died and more than 8,000 have been wounded in the conflict.
The US-brokered ceasefire announced in April has been violated multiple times.
The violence escalated after Israel killed Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in September 2024.
The current conflict started after the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.
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A 78-year-old man developed black skin lesions and deep ulcers over six months caused by a common amoeba called Acanthamoeba. Despite treatment efforts at Yale School of Medicine, the infection worsened and the man eventually died.
Key Facts
The man’s skin had black scabs and holes, including one between his mouth and nose.
Doctors discovered Acanthamoeba, a free-living amoeba found in tap water, was the cause.
Usually, Acanthamoeba infections affect people with weak immune systems, but this man was otherwise healthy.
He used nasal rinses, likely with tap water, which is a common way to get infected.
Initial tests failed to find the amoeba and doctors mistakenly gave him drugs that weakened his immune system.
His condition worsened until Yale doctors identified the amoeba through DNA testing of a skin biopsy.
The man was treated with multiple drugs recommended by the CDC and an experimental antibiotic approved by the FDA.
Despite treatment, he continued to decline and died from the infection.
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Iranian human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was moved from prison to a hospital after her health got much worse. She had fainted twice and suffered a severe heart problem, which prison doctors said they could no longer treat properly in jail.
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Narges Mohammadi was transferred to a hospital because prison doctors could not manage her serious health problems.
She fainted twice in prison in Zanjan, northwestern Iran.
In late March, she likely had a heart attack, according to her lawyers.
Mohammadi has been in prison since December 12, 2023.
In February, she was sentenced to over seven years in prison for “gathering and collusion to commit crimes.”
Her family reported she was beaten during her arrest in December, causing worsening health.
Before this arrest, she was serving a long prison term but was on medical furlough since late 2024.
The Nobel committee called her treatment in prison “life-threatening mistreatment.”
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The U.S. military is blocking Iran from selling oil in the Gulf of Oman, causing Iran to lose about $4.8 billion in oil revenue. This blockade is part of President Trump's effort to pressure Iran and influence peace talks.
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The U.S. blockade started on April 13 and targets ships carrying Iranian oil or other banned goods.
Over 40 ships have been turned back, and two have been seized by U.S. forces.
About 31 oil tankers with 53 million barrels of Iranian oil are stuck, worth around $4.8 billion.
Iran is using old tankers as floating storage because land storage is almost full.
Some tankers are taking longer, more expensive routes to avoid the U.S. blockade, such as near Pakistan and India.
Experts say Iran might try a large, sudden move to break through the blockade when they have more stored oil near Pakistan.
The blockade aims to force Iran to stop oil production by filling all its storage and stopping new oil sales.
Pentagon officials say the blockade is working as planned to reduce Iran’s money for activities they say cause regional problems.
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Pope Leo XIV named Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as the new leader of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia. Menjivar-Ayala, originally from El Salvador, has spoken against President Donald Trump's immigration policies and immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager.
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Pope Leo XIV appointed Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia.
Menjivar-Ayala was born in El Salvador and fled the civil war there as a teenager.
He crossed into the United States illegally in 1990 but soon received humanitarian protection.
Menjivar-Ayala later got a visa as a religious worker and became a U.S. citizen about 20 years ago.
He has publicly opposed President Trump’s immigration crackdown policies.
West Virginia is one of the least racially diverse states in the U.S.
Menjivar-Ayala currently serves as an auxiliary bishop in Washington, D.C.
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A Peter Kay show at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham was stopped early after police found a suspicious bag. The arena was evacuated, and a 19-year-old man was arrested while police searched the area for safety.
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The show was cut short after about 45 minutes.
Police found a potentially suspicious bag at the Utilita Arena.
A 19-year-old man was taken into custody.
The venue was evacuated calmly by the audience.
Police are conducting a search of the site as a safety precaution.
The event took place in Birmingham, England.
Thousands of people had come to see the show.
Police and venue officials were involved in handling the situation.
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Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died by suicide, may have left a suicide note. According to The New York Times, Epstein’s cellmate found the note after Epstein’s first reported suicide attempt, but the note has been kept sealed for years.
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Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Epstein died by suicide while in custody.
A suicide note may exist, found by Epstein’s cellmate.
The note was discovered after Epstein’s first reported suicide attempt.
The note has been kept sealed and not made public.
The information comes from a report by The New York Times.
CBS News has reported on the story with further details from their producers.
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Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned new US sanctions as collective punishment during May 1 marches in Havana. The US, led by President Donald Trump, imposed these sanctions targeting key sectors of Cuba’s economy amid a worsening economic crisis worsened by a US fuel blockade.
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US President Donald Trump issued new sanctions against Cuba affecting energy, defense, mining, financial services, and security sectors.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called the sanctions illegal, abusive, and a form of collective punishment.
The US has maintained a trade embargo on Cuba since 1960 after the 1959 Cuban revolution.
President Trump said the US might "take over" Cuba "almost immediately" during a speech in Florida.
Cuba’s economy has suffered from a US-imposed fuel blockade since January 2026, causing shortages and power cuts.
Thousands marched in Havana on May 1, led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Raul Castro, pledging to defend the country.
The US wants Cuba to open its economy to foreign businesses, pay for expropriated properties, and hold free elections.
Despite recent talks between US officials and Cuba, tensions remain high due to sanctions and the blockade.
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