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Marine Le Pen, a leader of France’s far-right party, faces an important court decision that will decide if she can run in the 2027 French presidential election. She was banned from holding public office for five years and given a two-year sentence last year for a fake jobs scandal involving the European Parliament.
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Marine Le Pen is 57 years old and leads France’s far-right National Rally party.
Last year, a lower court banned her from public office for five years.
She also received a two-year sentence for involvement in a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament.
The court ruling next week concerns her eligibility to run for president in 2027.
This election is considered Le Pen’s best chance to become the leader of France.
The case is currently at the Paris appeals court.
The fake jobs scam involved misuse of European Union funds.
The decision could affect the future of France’s presidential race.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce held a wedding in New York, attended by around 1,000 guests including famous musicians, actors, and athletes. Some guests shared photos and messages online, confirming their attendance and praising the event, while details and official photos from the couple have not been released.
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The wedding took place in New York with about 1,000 guests.
Guests included well-known figures from music, Hollywood, and sports.
Attendees were requested to keep details and photos private.
Jessica Alba confirmed she attended and shared pictures of her outfit on Instagram.
BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James attended and described the night as “unbelievably brilliant.”
Some guests mentioned feeling tired or hungover after the party.
Actor Adam Scott and actress Niecy Nash also posted about attending the wedding.
Music video director Joseph Kahn said he had a great time and met famous people there.
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Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching Guam and the Northern Marianas with extremely strong winds and heavy rain. The storm is expected to have winds as strong as a category-5 hurricane, possibly reaching 280 km/h (173 mph) with even faster gusts.
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Super Typhoon Bavi is moving westward towards Guam and the Northern Marianas.
It is expected to arrive early Monday.
The typhoon’s maximum sustained winds could reach 280 kilometers per hour (173 miles per hour).
Wind gusts might reach up to 333 kilometers per hour.
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center is tracking the storm’s progress.
The storm’s strength is similar to a category-5 hurricane.
Guam and the nearby islands are under alert due to the approaching storm.
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Hundreds of firefighters worked to control wildfires in Portugal, Greece, and Spain. Authorities warned residents near Thessaloniki, Greece, to stay indoors because of toxic smoke from a recycling plant fire caused by a wildfire.
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Wildfires have been burning for several days in Portugal, Greece, and Spain.
Spain and Italy sent firefighters and aircraft to help Portugal fight a large blaze.
The wildfire in central Portugal’s Vouzela area burned about 12,000 hectares (30,000 acres).
Around 155 firefighters and support teams are battling a wildfire near Athens, Greece.
In northern Greece, a fire at a recycling plant near Thessaloniki caused toxic smoke and evacuation alerts.
A man was arrested for allegedly starting the wildfire near Thessaloniki by causing sparks with his vehicle.
Most wildfires in Greece, about 85%, are caused by human carelessness such as machinery sparks, cigarettes, or barbecues.
Greece frequently faces severe wildfires during hot, dry summers, with past fires causing many deaths.
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Paul McCartney performed the Beatles song "I Want to Hold Your Hand" for the first time in 60 years at the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The performance took place at Madison Square Garden during a star-filled reception and was the first public live performance of the song since 1964.
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Paul McCartney played "I Want to Hold Your Hand" at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reception in New York.
The Beatles last performed this song live in 1964 at the Paramount Theatre in New York.
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" was the Beatles’ first No. 1 hit in the United States.
Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney have publicly shown admiration for each other and appeared together on Rolling Stone magazine in 2020.
Stevie Nicks, former Fleetwood Mac singer, also performed at the wedding reception.
McCartney attended Swift’s Eras Tour concert in June 2024, and Swift attended one of McCartney’s concerts in 2022.
The Beatles originally released "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1963, and it sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
McCartney has met and expressed respect for young artists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo through social gatherings hosted by his family.
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As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, this article reviews important moments in NASA's history. It highlights key events from President John F. Kennedy's announcement to go to the moon, the Challenger space shuttle disaster, and current efforts to send astronauts back to space.
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The United States is marking its 250th birthday.
NASA has played a major role in the country's history.
President John F. Kennedy announced the goal to land on the moon.
The Challenger space shuttle mission ended in disaster.
NASA is currently working on returning astronauts to space.
The article reflects on these major space events during the birthday celebration.
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Iran held mass funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands attending. Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and son of the deceased, was not seen at the funerals and is reported to have been injured in the attack that killed his father.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s previous supreme leader, was killed in an air strike on February 28, involving the United States and Israel.
Mojtaba Khamenei, his son and successor, has not appeared in public since the attack.
Mojtaba suffered serious injuries to his face and legs in the strike.
Other sons of Ali Khamenei prayed at the funeral ceremonies.
The funerals took place at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque and other Shiite religious sites.
Tens of thousands of people, including soldiers and ordinary citizens, attended the multi-day funeral events.
The attack led to a war between Iran, the US, and Israel, causing deaths and damage across the region.
Iran’s government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps remain in power despite the conflict.
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Iran is increasing its control over the strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global shipping, amid events surrounding the funeral of the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Tensions have risen as Iran’s military warns ships, and international efforts, including from France and the UK, aim to keep shipping routes open and safe.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is tightening control over the strait of Hormuz.
Many ships have been stuck in the strait and recently used a southern route supported by the US and Oman to avoid Iran-controlled northern routes.
France and the UK plan to send a naval force to clear mines and protect the southern route.
Iran rejects this naval plan as interference in its affairs.
Ship traffic through the strait has decreased, with more ships using routes controlled by Iran.
Oil prices have dropped from $125 to about $75 per barrel due to increased oil availability.
The US and Iran signed a deal requiring Iran to restore normal shipping traffic and not impose tolls for 60 days.
Oman is proposing a system to charge fees for services in the strait, similar to what exists in the strait of Malacca.
Talks between the US and Iran are paused until after Khamenei’s funeral, with military build-ups continuing on both sides.
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Bison are living and grazing on Catalina Island, which is off the coast of California. A CBS News videographer captured footage of these animals on the island.
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Bison are present on Catalina Island in California.
The animals were filmed grazing, showing their natural behavior.
The video was produced by CBS News.
The videographer's name is Russell Nickerson.
Catalina Island is located off the California coast.
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A new version of the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series is coming out this summer on Netflix and CBS Studios. The show follows the Ingalls family’s struggles as they travel west and explores more of the characters and stories from the original books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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The new series is a joint production by Netflix and CBS Studios.
It marks the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
The story centers on the Ingalls family moving west to what was Osage territory.
The cast includes Crosby Fitzgerald, Luke Bracey, Skywalker Hughes, and Alice Halsey.
The show focuses on themes of hope, family, and American history through the Ingalls' experience.
It portrays new characters like Dr. Tann, a Black doctor, and an Osage family as neighbors.
The show aims to offer a more complete and diverse perspective than the original books and 1970s series.
Filming took place in Manitoba, Canada, to capture the wide-open landscapes and natural challenges.
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The "Little House on the Prairie" series, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's books, is being adapted into a new TV show this summer. The news segment includes interviews with cast members and producers who discuss the show's themes about life in the American West.
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The new TV adaptation is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie" books.
The original series inspired a popular TV show in the 1970s.
The new show will air this summer.
Cast members include Alice Halsey, Skywalker Hughes, Crosby Fitzgerald, and Luke Bracey.
Rebecca Sonnenshine is the writer and showrunner.
Joy Gorman Wettels is the executive producer.
The show focuses on the experience of pioneers in the American West.
The news segment was covered by CBS News correspondent Faith Salie.
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President Donald Trump spoke by phone separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. These talks took place amid ongoing fighting, including a recent Ukrainian attack in Crimea that caused deaths and injuries.
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President Trump held calls with Putin and Zelenskyy to talk about ending the Ukraine war, now in its fifth year.
A Ukrainian attack in Crimea killed one person and injured two, according to Russian-installed officials.
Crimea was taken by Russia in 2014 and is currently occupied by Russian forces.
Ukraine has increased attacks on key targets in Crimea to isolate the peninsula.
Putin told a Russian journalist that Ukraine’s strikes are causing problems for Russia.
Zelenskyy said his call with Trump showed a real chance to end the war and they plan to meet at a NATO summit.
The Kremlin said Putin and Trump had a “constructive” phone call where Putin expressed willingness for diplomacy if Russia’s key demands are met.
Putin claimed Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine and mentioned capturing Kostyantynivka, which Ukraine denies and says remains under its control.
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The article describes a person's yearly experience of trying to grill food during summer gatherings. It talks about the common challenges and social moments involved when people gather around a barbecue, especially for those who are not skilled at grilling.
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The writer struggles with cooking, especially grilling on a barbecue.
Barbecue grilling often becomes the main activity at summer get-togethers.
People at these gatherings tend to discuss meat preparation and grilling techniques.
Different opinions arise about how to marinate meat, what fuel to use, and grilling times.
The writer feels pressured by others’ grilling advice but prefers a casual approach.
The article is written in a light, humorous tone to describe a shared social ritual.
It mentions enjoying drinks and summer activities like running through sprinklers alongside grilling.
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The article talks about how many people think they are good at barbecuing and like to give advice about it. Luke Burbank, a CBS News correspondent, says he is not confident in his BBQ skills.
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Many people believe they have good barbecuing skills.
These people often share their barbecue advice, even if you don’t ask for it.
Luke Burbank is a CBS News correspondent.
Luke Burbank admits he is not very skilled at barbecuing.
The article is related to cooking and social experiences around BBQ.
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J.K. Simmons is an actor from New York who once worked as a waiter. He stars in a new TV series called "The Westies," about Irish-American mobsters. Simmons has played many different roles in his long acting career, including winning an Oscar for the movie "Whiplash."
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J.K. Simmons was born outside New York but lives there now.
He once worked as a waiter at the Joe Allen restaurant.
He stars in "The Westies," a show about 1980s Irish-American mobsters in New York.
Simmons won an Academy Award for his role in the movie "Whiplash."
He has played more than 200 different characters over 50 years.
Simmons was married late and has two children.
Early in his career, he struggled financially while living in tough New York apartments.
A friend once helped him by leaving him money when he was broke.
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Rishi Sharma has interviewed over 3,000 World War II veterans in the last 10 years to record their stories about sacrifice and freedom. These veterans, known as the "Greatest Generation," shared experiences that are seen as important lessons for society.
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Rishi Sharma has conducted more than 3,000 video interviews with World War II veterans.
The veterans are often called the "Greatest Generation."
The interviews aim to preserve veterans’ stories about their service and sacrifices.
These veterans fought to defend freedom during World War II.
The project captures lessons about liberty from these veterans.
Steve Hartman reported on the story for CBS News.
The interviews are available on the CBS News app and website.
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A Delta Air Lines flight was hit by a firework while landing at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on July 4. The plane landed safely with minor damage and no injuries reported.
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The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on July 4.
A fireworks mortar struck Delta Flight 1076 during its descent.
The flight was arriving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The plane was an Airbus A319.
The crew felt a loud bang but landed the plane safely.
Chicago police reported minor paint damage on the aircraft.
Delta Airlines said the plane was checked for damage the next day.
No passengers or crew were injured.
Chicago police passed questions to the FBI for further investigation.
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UK experts and former education ministers warn that cutting language courses at universities and schools could harm students’ future chances and social mobility. They say fewer language classes, especially in state schools and elite universities, could limit job opportunities and widen inequality.
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The University of Exeter plans to cut 150 full-time jobs, mainly in humanities, putting 70 language academics at risk.
The University of Nottingham has proposed stopping all language degree courses.
Only 22% of state secondary schools require languages at GCSE level, compared to 41% of independent schools.
Language degrees often have lower entry requirements than subjects like maths, law, or economics at elite UK universities.
More students from less wealthy backgrounds could get into top universities by studying languages due to less competition.
Experts warn that closing language faculties reduces links between languages and tech, engineering, and digital studies.
Former education secretaries say cutting languages sends a negative message and could deepen social divides.
Language skills are important for many job opportunities and improving social mobility, but cuts threaten these benefits.
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Beneath New York City’s Waldorf Astoria hotel lies a secret railway platform called Track 61, built in the late 1920s and used for private train cars to deliver distinguished guests directly to the hotel. Notable users included General John J. Pershing and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The hotel recently reopened after extensive restoration, reflecting a larger trend in the U.S. to renovate historic buildings.
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Track 61 is a hidden railway sidetrack beneath the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.
The platform was created by routing private rail cars directly under the hotel, with elevator access to the lobby and suites.
The idea was announced in 1929 before the hotel’s opening in 1931.
General John J. Pershing was the first documented user of the platform in 1938.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt also used Track 61 during his 1944 presidential campaign.
The hotel is built over active New York Central Railroad tracks using air rights bought above the rails.
The Waldorf Astoria reopened recently after a major renovation led by a prominent architectural firm.
This restoration is part of a wider movement across the U.S. to preserve and reuse historic buildings for modern purposes.
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Millions of people attended funeral prayers in Tehran for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was reportedly killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was Iran’s Supreme Leader.
He died as a result of a strike involving the US and Israel.
The strike occurred on February 28.
Funeral prayers were held in Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Millions of people took part in the funeral prayers.
Aerial videos showed very large crowds at the event.
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