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Lou Salas, a retiree from Colorado, spent more than four years completing a 29-foot puzzle that shows a map of the world and its wonders. He shared the life lesson he learned from finishing this large and challenging project.
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Lou Salas is a retiree from Colorado.
He worked on a very large puzzle that measures 29 feet long.
The puzzle features a map of the globe with different wonders around the world.
The project took him over four years to complete.
Completing the puzzle taught him a valuable life lesson.
The story was covered by CBS News and included an interview with Tony Dokoupil.
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The governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former Mexican officials were charged by the U.S. with drug trafficking and weapons offenses related to helping the Sinaloa Cartel send illegal drugs into the United States. The Mexican government has received extradition requests from the U.S., but no suspects are in custody yet.
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The indictment was announced in New York federal court and involves 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya.
Charges include conspiracy to import narcotics and possession of illegal weapons, with possible prison sentences of up to life.
The accused are linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, especially the "Los Chapitos" faction led by the sons of "El Chapo" Guzmán.
The Sinaloa Cartel is designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
Governor Rocha denies the charges and calls them an attack on Mexico’s sovereignty.
Some indicted officials are members of Mexico's ruling party Morena, creating political tension with the U.S.
The U.S. says corrupt politicians and officials help drug cartels operate across the border.
Mexico’s government has received extradition requests but hasn’t said how it will respond.
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Actress Charlize Theron said she does not want to live with a partner again, even though her children support her dating. She wants partners to live nearby but not in the same house, so she can focus on raising her daughters.
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Charlize Theron has two adopted daughters, Jackson and August.
Her kids now enjoy when she dates and want to be involved.
Theron said she does not think she could live with someone again.
She prefers a partner to live close by, like in a house down the street.
She prioritizes her children and puts them first in her life.
Theron has no interest in dating someone in the entertainment industry.
She believes dating within her industry usually does not work well for her.
These comments were made during interviews on “The Drew Barrymore Show” and the “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
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A strong tornado hit the North Texas area, causing heavy damage to homes and buildings. The central and southern parts of the United States have experienced severe weather for several days, and the risk remains for more storms.
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A violent tornado struck Mineral Wells, Texas.
The tornado caused significant damage, leveling homes.
Severe weather has affected the central and southern U.S. for about a week.
The threat of more storms continues into Wednesday evening.
CBS News is covering the event with reports from the affected area.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. government is thinking about reducing the number of American troops stationed in Germany. This comes after Germany’s chancellor criticized the U.S. handling of talks with Iran and tensions between the U.S. and its European allies have increased.
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President Trump announced a possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, with a decision expected soon.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. for ineffective negotiations with Iran.
Merz said Europe is suffering from the closure of the Hormuz strait, a key shipping route.
President Trump accused Merz of supporting Iran having nuclear weapons, which Merz denied affecting their relationship.
Trump has threatened to withdraw the U.S. from Nato, citing lack of European support in the conflict with Iran.
U.S. law passed in 2024 makes it hard for the president to pull out of Nato without Congress approval.
The U.S. had about 85,000 troops in Europe in 2025, with around 39,000 in Germany.
Many U.S. bases in Europe are designed to work closely with Nato forces.
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The head of the United Nations nuclear agency, Rafael Grossi, said Russia is still willing to help take highly enriched uranium away from Iran. This uranium is important because it can be used to make nuclear weapons. Grossi emphasized the need to stop Iran from having this type of uranium or to reduce its concentration.
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Rafael Grossi is the director of the U.N. nuclear agency.
Russia is open to removing highly enriched uranium from Iran.
Highly enriched uranium can be used to build nuclear weapons.
The goal is to prevent Iran from keeping this uranium supply or to lower its enrichment level.
These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to control Iran’s nuclear program.
The information was shared during an interview with The Associated Press.
Preventing Iran from having highly enriched uranium helps reduce nuclear risks.
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Air quality in Europe is getting better but still does not meet the European Union’s goals for 2030, the European Environment Agency (EEA) reported. Pollution levels remain too high at about 20% of monitoring sites, especially for certain harmful particles and ground-level ozone, which is linked to thousands of early deaths.
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The EEA report covers 39 European countries, including the 27 EU members plus others like Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey.
Most areas meet current EU limits for some pollutants like fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
About 20% of monitoring sites still have pollution levels above EU standards, mainly for larger particles (PM10), ground-level ozone (O3), and benzo(a)pyrene (BaP).
EU member countries must take further steps to reach the 2030 air quality targets set in 2024.
The current EU targets are less strict than the World Health Organization’s 2021 recommendations.
Ground-level ozone pollution has not decreased much and caused about 63,000 premature deaths in the EU in 2023.
Climate change may make ozone pollution worse due to hotter weather that boosts its formation.
The EEA called for stronger cooperation between European countries and internationally to reduce air pollution because it can travel long distances.
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A United Airlines flight reported seeing a drone close to their airplane while landing at San Diego International Airport. The plane landed safely, with no damage found, and authorities reminded people that flying drones near airports is illegal and dangerous.
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United Flight 1980 from San Francisco saw a possible drone near it at about 4,000 feet altitude, roughly 1,000 feet above the drone.
The flight landed safely with 49 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
Maintenance checks found no damage to the plane after the incident.
The FAA says drones must stay below 400 feet and flying them near aircraft or airports is illegal.
Pilots report over 100 drone sightings near airports every month to the FAA, though collisions are rare.
Past drone collisions have damaged aircraft, including firefighting planes and police helicopters.
Drone operators caught flying illegally near airports can face criminal charges and jail time.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is reviewing the possibility of reducing the number of U.S. troops in Germany. This comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. approach to Iran and called it humiliating, increasing tensions between Washington and Berlin.
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President Trump announced that a decision on cutting U.S. troops in Germany will be made soon.
German Chancellor Merz accused the U.S. of having a weak strategy in Iran negotiations and said Germany feels humiliated by Iranian leadership.
The U.S. has had a large troop presence in Germany since World War II, with current bases playing key roles in U.S. military operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Germany hosts important U.S. military commands like the European Command and Africa Command headquarters.
President Trump has previously criticized Germany for not paying enough for its defense and ordered troop reductions during his first term, although those plans were paused by the Biden administration.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, remains blocked, causing global energy market tensions.
Any reduction of U.S. forces in Germany may affect NATO’s unity and European security.
President Trump also criticized Chancellor Merz’s comments, saying he does not know what he is talking about.
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Samsung is South Korea’s largest family-owned business, controlled by the Lee family since it started in the 1930s. Lee Jae-yong, the grandson of Samsung’s founder, became acting chairman after his father’s heart attack but faced legal troubles for bribery linked to a merger that secured his control over the company. This scandal also led to the impeachment of South Korea’s president and sparked mass public protests.
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Samsung is South Korea’s biggest family-owned conglomerate, called a chaebol.
Lee Jae-yong is the grandson of Samsung’s founder and the current acting chairman.
He went to jail in 2017 for bribery related to a merger designed to increase his control over Samsung.
The merger combined Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, key parts of the Samsung empire.
The bribery scandal was connected to Choi Soon-sil, a close aide to former President Park Geun-hye.
The scandal caused millions to protest and led to the impeachment and removal of President Park.
Succession in Samsung is complicated because the company has many interlinked parts and owes a large inheritance tax.
Lee Jae-yong was prepared for decades to run Samsung but still faced questions about his leadership.
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CBS News shared an old radio recording from 1933 of Big Ben in London ringing in the new year. This was done to honor King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to the United States.
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CBS News aired a flashback clip from CBS News Radio dated 1933.
The clip features the sound of Big Ben, London’s famous clock tower, marking the start of the new year.
The broadcast was presented by Major Garrett, CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent.
The replay was made as a tribute to King Charles and Queen Camilla’s current visit to the U.S.
Big Ben is a well-known symbol of London and is often used to mark special occasions.
The clip is available to watch on the CBS News app and website.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took office during rising tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump, who imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and threatened closer U.S. control. Carney has focused on strengthening Canada’s foreign relations beyond the U.S. by improving ties with other countries like India, China, Japan, and Europe, while managing internal political challenges.
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President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian exports soon after taking office.
The U.S. is Canada’s main trading partner, receiving nearly 80% of its exports.
Carney avoided rushing into a trade deal with the U.S. despite pressure.
He called global rules-based order “ruptured” and pushed for Canada to take a bigger strategic role.
Carney improved relations with India by inviting Prime Minister Modi to a G7 meeting.
He worked on recalibrating ties with China following earlier tensions over a Huawei executive’s arrest.
Carney strengthened partnerships with Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Europe.
Domestically, Carney positioned himself as a moderate, distinct from former Prime Minister Trudeau.
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Experts say governments in Europe should raise taxes on alcohol and unhealthy foods to reduce liver disease deaths, which total 284,000 per year. They recommend strong health warnings on alcohol products and stopping ads targeting people under 18 to help lower disease rates and healthcare costs.
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Liver disease causes 284,000 deaths yearly in Europe.
215,000 people die from liver cirrhosis, often linked to alcohol, and 69,400 from liver cancer every year in Europe.
Experts want much higher taxes on alcohol and junk food to cover health, social, and justice system costs.
Alcohol products should have health warnings, and ads aimed at under-18s should be banned.
Four main causes of liver deaths are alcohol, poor diet, obesity, and viral hepatitis.
Reducing risky behaviors like heavy drinking and unhealthy eating could halve liver disease rates.
Suggested alcohol tax increases could raise prices significantly, similar to Scotland’s pricing rules.
Industry groups suggest promoting responsible drinking instead of large tax hikes.
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A trial tested a new, non-invasive scan using a radiotracer called maraciclatide to detect endometriosis. The scan successfully identified endometriosis in most patients and could speed up diagnosis, which currently often requires surgery and takes many years.
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Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the womb, causing pain and fertility problems.
Women in England wait on average over 9 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, with longer waits for ethnic minorities.
Current imaging methods usually miss early-stage endometriosis, especially peritoneal endometriosis, the most common form.
The trial involved 19 women who were about to have surgery for endometriosis; they received an injection of maraciclatide and then had a Spect-CT scan.
The scan results matched surgical diagnosis in 16 out of 19 cases with no false positives.
Maraciclatide works by binding to tissue making new blood vessels, which is common in endometriosis lesions.
The trial was led by researchers at the University of Oxford and the results are published in The Lancet.
Larger trials are planned to confirm these findings and possibly make diagnosis faster and less invasive.
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A couple in Michigan found a simple way to help their dog, Franklin, take his medicine by mixing it with whipped cream. This approach makes it easier for dogs to take medicine without fuss.
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The story is about dog owners in Michigan.
Their dog’s name is Franklin.
Franklin needed to take medicine.
The owners used whipped cream to hide the medicine.
This method helped Franklin take his medicine more easily.
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The Artemis II astronauts, who recently completed a record-breaking mission around the moon, will join a live special on "CBS Mornings" on Friday morning. They will answer questions from young space fans and share stories from their journey.
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The Artemis II mission lasted 10 days and involved flying around the moon.
The crew includes commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
During the mission, the astronauts named a crater after the commander's late wife.
The special event is called "Artemis II: A Celebration of Heroes."
It will air live on Friday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.
Students will get the chance to ask the astronauts questions during the town hall.
Notable guests include director Ron Howard and science educator Bill Nye.
The event can also be watched later online on CBSNews.com, CBS News YouTube channel, and Paramount+.
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Israel’s military is stopping aid boats heading to Gaza in waters near Greece, far from Israeli territory. The aid group says their communications were blocked and they sent an emergency call for help.
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The aid mission is called the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Israeli military speedboats intercepted the flotilla west of the Greek island of Crete.
This location is over 1,000 kilometers away from Israel.
The aid boats are carrying supplies intended for Gaza.
Crew members reported their radios and communications were jammed.
An SOS distress signal was sent by the aid mission during the interception.
The flotilla organizers confirmed it was the Israeli military involved in stopping their boats.
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The Metropolitan Police shared video from officers’ body cameras showing the arrest of a man suspected of stabbing two people in Golders Green, north London. The footage shows the officers ordering the man to drop a knife before using a Taser to detain him.
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The incident took place in Golders Green, north London.
Two people were stabbed before police arrived.
Officers used Tasers and verbal commands to stop the suspect.
The suspect was restrained on the ground after the Taser deployment.
Police Commissioner Mark Rowley praised the officers for preventing more harm.
The police have classified the stabbing as a terrorist incident.
The footage was released publicly by the Metropolitan Police.
Officers arrived on the scene within minutes of the attack.
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Israeli military forces stopped a group of aid boats called the Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea. They used technology to block communications and sent armed teams to board the ships, which were heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid.
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Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla near the Greek island of Crete.
They used jamming technology to block the boats' communications.
Armed Israeli speedboats boarded the aid ships, ordering people on board to comply.
The flotilla included 58 vessels, with seven reportedly seized by Israeli forces.
Activists on the boats said the interception happened hundreds of miles from Israel in international waters.
The Israeli military warned the flotilla to turn back and threatened to stop their arrival by any means.
Organizers called the actions illegal under international law and called for governments to protect the civilians on board.
Gaza has been heavily damaged by conflict causing many casualties among Palestinians.
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Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, in a violent incident now declared terrorist-related by the police. A 45-year-old man was arrested after being tasered by officers, and both victims are in stable condition in hospital.
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The stabbing happened in Golders Green, north London, and involved two Jewish men aged 76 and 34.
Police declared the attack a terrorist incident.
A 45-year-old British man born in Somalia was arrested for attempted murder after being tasered by police.
The suspect tried to stab responding officers but no officers were hurt.
The suspect has a history of serious violence and mental health issues.
Police believe the suspect was involved in an earlier violent incident in south-east London.
Local Jewish security volunteers arrived first and helped detain the suspect.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the attack antisemitic and condemned it strongly.
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