President Donald Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal soon after both countries exchanged military strikes. This statement came amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Trump spoke to reporters early on Thursday.
He said Iran "wants to make a deal so badly."
The comment followed recent military actions between the U.S. and Iran.
Both countries have hit each other with strikes recently.
The situation adds to ongoing tensions between the two nations.
No specific details about the deal or talks were given in the report.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondents Olivia Rinaldi and Courtney Kealy.
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An Irish man was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Hungarian court for killing an American tourist in Budapest in 2024. The victim, Mackenzie Michalski from Oregon, was found strangled after going missing, and the suspect confessed to the crime.
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Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old from Portland, Oregon, went missing in Budapest on November 5, 2024.
She was last seen at a nightclub with a 37-year-old Irish man identified by the initials L.T.M.
The man was arrested on November 7, 2024, and confessed to strangling Michalski during an intimate encounter at his apartment.
The man tried to hide the crime by cleaning the apartment and hiding her body in a wardrobe before placing it in a suitcase.
He drove to Lake Balaton and left her body in a wooded area near the town of Szigliget.
Police used video footage and internet search history as evidence against him.
The court sentenced him to 14 years in prison without parole, with time already spent in detention counted.
After serving the sentence, he will be deported from Hungary and must pay court costs of about $8,000.
The man’s lawyer has appealed the verdict.
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A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city, southeastern China, has killed at least 28 people. Firefighters are still trying to rescue others trapped inside the building, and officials are working to find the cause and hold those responsible accountable.
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The fire broke out around noon on Thursday in a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province.
At least 28 people have died, and some may still be trapped inside the factory.
The factory made shoes using flammable materials, which likely helped the fire spread quickly.
More than 180 firefighters and 35 emergency vehicles responded to the scene.
President Xi Jinping urged a quick investigation and strict accountability for those responsible.
Emergency workers lost contact with some trapped people during rescue efforts.
Industrial accidents are common in China due to poor safety rules and enforcement.
China has been running a campaign to reduce fire hazards in buildings after a deadly fire in Hong Kong killed 168 people.
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Residents of southern Iran experienced two nights of explosions caused by U.S. attacks on port cities Bandar Abbas and Sirik. The U.S. military said the strikes aimed to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten ships passing through the nearby Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials report casualties and damage, including to water facilities that affected thousands of civilians.
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The U.S. launched attacks on Iranian port cities Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
The U.S. Central Command stated the strikes target Iran’s ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian residents heard multiple explosions during late-night attacks.
At least 14 people were killed, and more than 78 were injured according to Iranian officials.
The strikes damaged water storage facilities, worsening water shortages for over 20,000 civilians.
Many local people depend on fishing and are worried about their safety and livelihoods.
The area has previously experienced an internet blackout, and residents fear it could happen again if the conflict escalates.
Locals express anxiety and uncertainty about future attacks or a prolonged conflict.
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Scientists studied the running speeds of over 250 spider species and found that the brown huntsman spider from Australia may be the fastest spider, reaching speeds up to 3.59 meters per second (8 mph). The brown huntsman uses a mix of muscle movement and hydraulic pressure to move quickly and is common in homes along Australia’s east coast.
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The brown huntsman spider (Heteropoda jugulans) was recorded running at a peak speed of 3.59 m/s (about 8 mph).
This speed is faster than the previous fastest recorded spider, the Moroccan flic-flac spider, which runs around 1.7 m/s.
Researchers measured spider speeds by filming them running over gridded paper tracks.
The study included spiders from the UK, Germany, North America, southern Europe, and Australia.
Spiders move using muscles to pull limbs in and hydraulic pressure to extend them, a different method from most animals.
Brown huntsman spiders live mainly on Australia’s east coast and rarely bite humans; their bites are usually mild.
Larger spiders are not always faster; there is a size limit where speed decreases due to body and muscle limits.
The researchers say other huntsman spiders might be even faster but have not been tested yet.
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Netflix has released a new series based on the "Little House on the Prairie" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show follows the Ingalls family settling in the American frontier in the late 1800s and explores their interactions with Native American neighbors and the challenges of that time.
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The new "Little House on the Prairie" series is adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical books.
The show is set in the late 1800s and focuses on the Ingalls family moving west to build a new life.
Luke Bracey plays Charles Ingalls (Pa), and Alice Halsey plays Laura Ingalls.
The series highlights the limited information settlers had about land politics and treaties involving Native American nations.
The Ingalls family meets the Osage Nation, their neighbors, introducing interactions based on mutual respect and friendship.
The show emphasizes themes of community, understanding different people, and the American spirit of rugged individualism.
Characters from the original books, like Mr. Edwards, appear to support the family and build their home.
Showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the series connects the past frontier spirit to today’s view of the American dream.
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An Irish man was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Hungarian court for killing an American tourist in Budapest in 2024. The victim, Mackenzie Michalski from Oregon, was strangled after meeting the suspect at a nightclub, and her body was later found near Lake Balaton.
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Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old American tourist, was reported missing in Budapest on November 5, 2024.
She was last seen at a central Budapest nightclub with a 37-year-old Irish man identified by initials L.T.M.
The man was arrested on November 7, confessed to the killing, and was found guilty of murder.
The murder happened during an intimate encounter where the suspect beat and strangled her.
The body was hidden in a wardrobe before being placed in a suitcase and dumped near Lake Balaton, about 90 miles from Budapest.
The suspect’s internet searches showed he looked up how to dispose of a body and police procedures before being caught.
The court sentenced him to 14 years without parole, counting 1.5 years already spent in detention, followed by deportation from Hungary.
The suspect’s lawyer has appealed the verdict.
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There has been a sudden increase in cases of a parasitic illness that causes severe diarrhea. The exact cause of this rise in infections is not yet known.
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The illness is caused by a parasite.
It leads to very strong diarrhea, described as "explosive."
Cases of this illness have been reported in multiple locations.
Health experts have not determined why the number of cases has suddenly increased.
This illness is spreading, but how and why remains unclear at this time.
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Julie Chen Moonves, the host of the reality TV show "Big Brother," gave a tour inside the show's house before the start of season 28. This preview was shown on CBS News.
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Julie Chen Moonves is the host of "Big Brother."
She provided a sneak peek inside the "Big Brother" house.
The preview was shared on the CBS Mornings show.
This event happened before season 28 began.
"Big Brother" is a reality TV show aired on CBS.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer famous for her 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at the age of 75. She passed away in a hospital in Portugal after emergency intestinal surgery earlier in the year.
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Bonnie Tyler was known for her powerful voice and the hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
She was Grammy-nominated and a popular pop star from Wales.
Her distinctive gravelly voice came after she did not rest enough following throat surgery.
Tyler underwent emergency intestinal surgery in May before she died.
She died in a hospital in Portugal at age 75.
Her music was especially popular in the 1980s.
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A new trailer for Dune: Part Three was released, showing key scenes and characters from the upcoming film. The story continues about 17 years after the last movie, focusing on Paul Atreides as he faces political enemies and personal challenges.
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Dune: Part Three is based on the book Dune: Messiah by Frank Herbert.
The movie takes place 17 years after the end of Dune: Part Two.
Paul Atreides is now emperor but faces conspiracies and threats from political rivals.
The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, and others returning to their roles.
New cast members include Anya Taylor-Joy as Paul’s sister and Robert Pattinson as a villain named Scytale.
The trailer shows a conflict between Paul and Chani, highlighting the cost of Paul’s war for power.
Duncan Idaho returns as a reanimated character called Hayt, who warns Paul about a planned peace offering that might be a trap.
The story explores themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of war.
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Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply after recent attacks on three ships and retaliatory strikes by the US and Iran. The strait is a key waterway where much of the world's oil and gas shipments pass, and movements have been disrupted due to disagreements over safe shipping routes.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway used for transporting over 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
Traffic fell from 47 ships a week ago to just 23 ships on Wednesday after recent attacks.
Three ships using a US-recommended route near Oman were attacked this week.
Iran says vessels must use a route near its coast, while the US recommends a different route through Omani waters.
After a peace deal in June, traffic briefly increased but has dropped again following renewed attacks.
The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes after the attacks on ships.
Iran claims it has the right to control movement and charge fees for passage; the US and allies insist the strait should remain open and free.
No ships used the US-recommended Omani route on Wednesday, down from about 10 per day before the latest attacks.
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Eva Marcille talks about the fifth and last season of the TV show "All the Queen's Men" on CBS News. She appeared on "CBS Mornings" to share her thoughts about the show ending.
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Eva Marcille is an actress on "All the Queen's Men."
The show is reaching its fifth and final season.
Eva Marcille appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show.
The interview was broadcast on CBS News.
The show "All the Queen's Men" will conclude after this season.
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Australia and Fiji have formed a new military alliance called the Ocean of Peace Alliance. This agreement makes the two countries promise to help each other if either is attacked and aims to counter China’s growing presence in the South Pacific region.
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Australia and Fiji signed a pact where they will help each other if one is attacked.
The alliance is called the Ocean of Peace Alliance and may include other countries like New Zealand.
China has been increasing its influence in the South Pacific by building ports, airports, and other infrastructure.
China signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands in 2023, raising concerns among other Pacific nations.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports engagement with China but wants to limit its influence in the Pacific.
The alliance also includes a $1 billion Australian investment in Fiji’s education and health infrastructure.
The pact commits the countries to consult on threats to peace or stability and respond to armed attacks.
New Zealand is considering joining the alliance to help create a Pacific security group similar to NATO.
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A California antiques enthusiast shared old photos of a girl from the 1960s on Reddit, claiming he found them in a thrift store purse. Later, he explained the purse story was made up to get more attention, and that he actually bought the photos at an estate sale from a family who no longer wanted them.
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The photos show a girl dressed in 1960s fashion, including mod style clothes and a bob haircut.
The Reddit post received over 2,500 upvotes and more than 70 comments guessing the photos' age.
The original story about finding the photos in a thrift store purse was false.
The photos were purchased at an estate sale in Los Angeles.
Many families do not keep old photos of deceased relatives, which leads to them being discarded.
The seller's goal was to share interesting old photos with as many people as possible.
The fake story was made to increase online engagement and views, which exceeded 200,000 for one photo.
Viewers initially believed the photos were randomly discovered and speculated about the family and date.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has caused over 600 deaths so far. New suspected Ebola cases have appeared in provinces that did not have the disease before, showing the virus is spreading.
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The Ebola death toll in Congo has passed 600.
New suspected cases have been found in the provinces of Tshopo and Haut-Uele.
These provinces were previously free of Ebola.
The main center of the outbreak is in the Ituri province.
The Congo health ministry reported these updates on Thursday.
The spread to new areas indicates the outbreak is expanding.
Ebola is a serious and often deadly virus that causes fever and bleeding.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned as MP for Clacton, causing a by-election that most major parties boycotted. A satirical candidate named Count Binface, known for humorous campaigns, entered the race to oppose Farage.
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Nigel Farage resigned as Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton, UK.
His resignation caused a by-election in the Clacton constituency.
Most major political parties decided not to run candidates in this by-election.
Count Binface is a comedic political persona created by Jon Harvey.
Count Binface wears a rubbish-bin-shaped helmet and makes funny political promises.
He has run for office in several UK elections since 2017, including against prominent politicians.
In the 2021 London mayoral election, Count Binface received over 24,000 votes, finishing ninth.
Farage’s by-election move has been criticized as a way to delay a parliamentary inquiry into a funding scandal.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer known for her hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal after an illness. She had surgery in May and was recovering but passed away unexpectedly, according to her family.
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Bonnie Tyler was 75 years old when she died in Portugal.
She was treated for an illness and had emergency intestinal surgery in May.
Tyler was placed in an induced coma but showed signs of improvement before her death.
She became famous for her 1983 song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which topped the charts and has over 1 billion streams.
The song was especially popular during solar and lunar eclipses in 2017 and 2024.
Tyler was nominated for three Grammy Awards and represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
She was honored with the Member of the Order of the British Empire award in 2022 for her music career.
Born as Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, she developed her distinctive husky voice after throat surgery in 1976.
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The United States launched airstrikes against Iran, and Iran responded by attacking U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East. This exchange of attacks risks breaking a temporary deal meant to reduce fighting in the region.
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The U.S. carried out new airstrikes against Iran early on Thursday.
Iran retaliated by targeting countries allied with the U.S. in the Middle East.
Sirens warned of missile attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan on Thursday.
Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters.
Jordan has U.S. troops and aircraft stationed within its borders.
The back-and-forth attacks are putting a ceasefire agreement in danger.
This escalation is part of ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
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British politician Nigel Farage will compete against the satirical candidate Count Binface in a by-election that Farage triggered himself. This comes as Farage faces a parliamentary investigation for not reporting a £5 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire based in Thailand.
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Nigel Farage, a British politician known for his anti-immigration views, called a by-election.
Count Binface, a well-known joke candidate, will run against Farage in this by-election.
Farage is under investigation by the British Parliament.
The investigation concerns a £5 million donation he did not disclose.
The donation came from Christopher Harborne, a billionaire involved in cryptocurrency and based in Thailand.
The by-election was announced shortly after the investigation became public.
The situation has attracted public and media attention in the UK.
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