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Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer knighted in 2018, talks about his new country music album called Long Long Road. He recorded the album in Los Angeles and Nashville alongside producer T Bone Burnett and several well-known musicians.
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Ringo Starr prefers to be called "Ringo" rather than "Sir Ringo," since his formal title is Sir Richard.
He has lived in Los Angeles since the 1970s and enjoys its warm climate and vibe.
Starr’s new album, Long Long Road, is influenced by country music and was recorded in both Los Angeles and Nashville.
He collaborated with producer T Bone Burnett, known for working with Bob Dylan, and musicians like Sheryl Crow and Billy Strings.
Starr encourages musicians to play together rather than practicing alone.
He was inspired by country music growing up in Liverpool, where many workers brought music from Texas and other regions.
Although he only wrote two Beatles songs, "Don’t Pass Me By" was somewhat country in style.
Starr considers country music “very cool” today and notes its popularity among diverse artists.
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Hawai'i’s Kīlauea volcano erupted early Thursday, sending lava into the air for over eight hours. This eruption marks the volcano’s 45th time erupting since December 2024, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Kīlauea volcano in Hawai'i erupted early Thursday morning.
The eruption lasted more than eight hours.
Fountains of lava were seen rising into the sky during the eruption.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the eruption details.
This is the 45th eruption episode since December 2024.
Kīlauea is an active volcano known for frequent eruptions.
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President Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran but tensions remain high. Iran showed video of its forces taking control of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump responded by ordering the Navy to take strong action against any boats that threaten the area with mines.
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President Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
Despite the ceasefire, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are increasing.
Iran released video showing its forces capturing two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipping.
President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill" any boat that threatens the strait by laying mines.
The situation involves military actions and strong warnings from both sides.
Talks or negotiations have not yet progressed following the ceasefire extension.
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Several deaths and disappearances of people linked to sensitive U.S. research have sparked conspiracy theories online. Families of the individuals involved say the theories are hurtful and say the cases mostly have clear explanations.
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Carl Grillmair, a 67-year-old astronomer, was killed in his California home in February; a suspect has been charged with murder and burglary.
About 10 people connected to secret research labs, including scientists, military officers, and support staff, have gone missing or died recently.
Online theories claim these cases are connected, but families and experts say the theories lack evidence and cause distress.
The FBI and House Oversight Committee have announced investigations into these cases.
Grillmair’s wife believes his killer targeted him out of revenge after mistakenly blaming him for calling 911 on a suspicious person.
Experts point out that among hundreds of thousands of professionals, some deaths and disappearances are expected naturally.
William Neil McCasland, a retired Air Force general, disappeared in late February; his wife shared facts to counter misinformation online.
Families emphasize the real pain of their losses and discourage conspiracy speculation.
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President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended by three weeks after talks in Washington. The ceasefire aims to stop more than seven weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran.
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The ceasefire was originally set to end on Sunday and will now last three more weeks.
The talks took place in Washington involving Israeli and Lebanese envoys, marking the first direct high-level contact between the two countries in 30 years.
President Trump said the U.S. will help Lebanon protect itself from Hezbollah.
Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaking the ceasefire with rocket attacks and air strikes.
Fighting has caused over 2,200 deaths in Lebanon, including civilians, and displaced about one million people.
Hezbollah is both a militia and political group in Lebanon, opposed by the U.S. and Israel, but it refuses to disarm.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plan to visit the White House soon.
The fighting escalated after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader on February 28, which led to retaliatory attacks by Hezbollah on Israel.
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Officials from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington to work on a 10-day ceasefire agreement reached last week. Both countries promised to stop attacking, and Lebanon said it would try to stop Hezbollah from attacking Israel.
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Israel and Lebanon are working to maintain a 10-day ceasefire.
Both sides agreed to stop offensive military actions during this period.
Lebanon committed to taking steps to prevent attacks by Hezbollah, a militant group.
The meeting took place in Washington, the capital of the United States.
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations is Danny Danon.
Geoff Bennett interviewed Danny Danon about the situation.
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The U.S. military intercepted and took control of an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean. This action is part of a naval blockade that President Donald Trump approved to restrict Iran’s ability to move oil by sea.
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The U.S. military seized an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.
This event happened overnight before the announcement on Thursday.
The interception is part of a larger naval blockade.
President Donald Trump approved the naval blockade.
The blockade aims to limit Iran's oil shipments by sea.
The operation involves U.S. naval forces working to control maritime traffic.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran over oil and security issues.
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Wildfires in southern Georgia have caused many people to leave their homes. Warner Bros. shareholders agreed to sell the company for $81 billion to Paramount. The European Union approved a loan package worth over $100 billion to support Ukraine.
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Wildfires in southern Georgia are threatening homes and causing evacuations.
Hundreds of people have fled their houses due to the wildfires.
Warner Bros. shareholders approved an $81 billion sale to Paramount.
The sale involves two major entertainment companies.
The European Union approved a loan package to help Ukraine.
The loan package is valued at more than $100 billion.
The loan aims to support Ukraine during its ongoing situation.
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A new Gallup poll from 2025 shows fewer people around the world want to move to the United States than before. Despite this decline, the U.S. remains the top choice for people wanting to live in another country permanently.
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The poll was released on a Thursday in 2025.
The survey asked adults worldwide about their desire to move to different countries.
Only 15 percent of respondents said they want to move to the U.S., which is a new low.
Even with the drop, the U.S. is still the most popular destination for permanent relocation.
The survey reflects global opinions about moving abroad rather than U.S.-specific policies.
No specific reasons for the decline in desire to move to the U.S. were given in the article.
The survey was conducted by Gallup, a known polling company that studies public opinion.
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President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks. He also discussed possible peace talks with Iran.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by 21 days.
The announcement was made by President Donald Trump.
The extension aims to maintain peace between the two countries.
President Trump mentioned potential peace talks with Iran.
The information was reported by CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak.
The ceasefire extension follows previous efforts to reduce conflict in the region.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Canada did not begin the ban on U.S. liquor sales. The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will keep the ban because President Donald Trump's tariffs started the trade conflict. Ford discussed conditions needed to end the boycott.
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Canada banned U.S. liquor sales in most provinces.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will not lift this ban.
Canada’s ban is a response to tariffs set by President Donald Trump.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated Canada did not start the liquor ban.
Ford talked about what would be required to stop the boycott of U.S. liquor.
The dispute is part of a larger trade conflict between Canada and the U.S.
The discussion happened on CBS News and the show "The Takeout."
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President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which the U.S. helped arrange, will be extended by three weeks. This decision came after talks at the White House with leaders from both countries and Vice President Vance.
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President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
The ceasefire was brokered by the United States.
The announcement was made on Truth Social, a social media platform.
The extension followed a meeting at the White House.
The meeting included high-ranking officials from Israel and Lebanon.
Vice President Vance was also present during the talks.
The ceasefire aims to reduce violence between Israel and Lebanon.
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An art exhibition highlights the persecution of Roma and Sinti people during the Holocaust, when about 500,000 were killed. The exhibition features the work of an artist who survived this part of history.
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Roma and Sinti are minority groups in Europe who have faced long-term discrimination.
Around 500,000 Roma and Sinti people were murdered during the Holocaust.
This part of Holocaust history is less well known compared to other groups targeted.
The exhibition uses art to tell the story of this persecution.
The artist presenting the work is a survivor of the Holocaust.
The report is part of a series exploring how art connects with democracy.
The coverage is by Jeffrey Brown for the Art in Action series on CANVAS.
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The government of Argentina’s President Javier Milei has blocked journalists from using fingerprint access to enter the presidential palace, Casa Rosada, following accusations that some reporters illegally filmed inside. This move is part of broader new restrictions on the press, which critics say are limiting freedom of expression in Argentina.
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Journalists were unable to enter the Casa Rosada using their usual fingerprint scans.
Argentina’s Secretariat of Communication said this was a security measure after a complaint about illegal spying.
Two journalists from channel TN were accused of secretly filming restricted areas inside the palace.
President Milei called the journalists involved “repugnant trash” and criticized much of the press.
The government has previously limited journalists’ access to certain rooms and restricted public release of government documents.
Media groups report a sharp decline in press freedom in Argentina since President Milei took office in 2023.
An Argentine lawmaker filed a criminal complaint against Milei over barring journalists from the palace.
Critics warn these actions threaten freedom of expression and recall past periods of repression in Argentina.
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President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks. He hosted the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to support peace talks and prevent new fighting while the U.S. works on a separate deal with Iran.
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The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was first announced by President Trump last week for 10 days.
The U.S. wants to extend the ceasefire to encourage direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon.
Another goal is to avoid conflict that could disrupt U.S. efforts to reach a deal with Iran.
Iran says Israeli attacks in Lebanon break its truce with the U.S., but the U.S. and Israel say these attacks target Hezbollah and are separate from the Iran talks.
A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, planned with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was moved to the White House with President Trump joining.
Vice President Vance and U.S. ambassadors to Israel and Lebanon also attended the meeting.
Trump expressed hope to soon host both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun at the White House.
Lebanese officials oppose a trilateral meeting while Israel occupies part of Lebanon and continues strikes despite the ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump said he has ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot any boats that place mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He also warned that time is running out for Iran but did not give a clear timeline for more talks.
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President Trump ordered the Navy to shoot and kill any boat planting mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
President Trump said “the clock is ticking” for Iran, suggesting pressure on the country.
No specific timeline was given for further diplomatic talks with Iran.
The statements were made on social media on a Thursday.
CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak covered the story.
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Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist, was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Many people, including family members and fellow journalists, attended her funeral to mourn her death.
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Amal Khalil was a Lebanese journalist.
She died during an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon.
Dozens of mourners attended her funeral.
The funeral included family members and other journalists.
The article mentions Khalil’s final message to her family.
The strike targeted a location in south Lebanon.
The incident has drawn attention to the risks faced by journalists in conflict zones.
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Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church does not approve formal blessings for same-sex couples, a practice supported by Cardinal Reinhard Marx in Germany. The pope noted that bigger issues like justice, equality, and religious freedom need more attention and warned that blessing same-sex couples could cause division in the Church.
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Cardinal Reinhard Marx has asked priests to bless same-sex couples using a guideline called “Blessings Give Strength to Love.”
Pope Leo XIV spoke against formal blessings for same-sex couples during a press conference.
The pope said the Holy See (the central authority of the Catholic Church) disagrees with these blessings.
Pope Leo mentioned Pope Francis allows blessings for all people but not formal blessings for irregular couples.
The pope thinks issues like justice, equality, freedom of religion, and gender equality are more important.
He warned that blessing same-sex couples may create division within the Church.
The Holy See has already communicated its position to the German bishops.
Pope Leo emphasized that unity should be based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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The European Union approved a 90-billion-euro loan to help Ukraine and introduced new sanctions against Russia. This agreement happened after Hungary and Slovakia stopped blocking the deal once oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline were restored.
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The EU loan to Ukraine totals 90 billion euros (about $105 billion) over two years.
Hungary and Slovakia initially objected to the loan and sanctions due to issues with the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Ukraine restarted oil flows after fixing the Druzhba pipeline, which resolved the deadlock.
The new EU sanctions are the 20th package since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The sanctions target Russian energy, banking, trade, old oil tankers (called “shadow fleet”), and cryptocurrency traders.
The EU did not impose a full maritime ban on ships carrying Russian oil, hoping G7 countries will act together later.
The EU stopped sales of certain machinery to Kyrgyzstan to prevent these exports from reaching Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the loan approval is important for Ukraine’s defense and financial stability.
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