Wisconsin Republican leaders ignore the governor's request to spend $125M to combat 'forever chemicals'
Republican leaders in Wisconsin will not attend Gov. Tony Evers' most recent meeting to discuss the spending of $125 million in an effort to combat PFAS chemicals in polluted groundwater.
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Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse, soon Superman: When characters enter the public domain, anything goes
Artists are sure to create all manner of strange adaptations when well-known characters enter the public domain, as was the case with Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse.
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Olympic torch-lighting ceremony explained: What to know ahead of the Paris Games
The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony has roots in ancient Greece and connects modern Olympic Games to their origin. The flame for the Paris games was lit on April 16, 2024.
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Antisemitic incidents in US skyrocketed in 2023, ADL report says, averaging 24 per day
Numbers released by the Anti-Defamation League show antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in the U.S. last year, averaging one every hour.
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Another pivotal legal day for Trump with Jan. 6 Supreme Court hearing, "hush money" case
Former President Donald Trump will have his focus split between two courthouses Tuesday as jury selection continues in his New York "hush money" case and the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a law he and Jan. 6 defendants have been charged with. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the Supreme Court hearing and former deputy assistant attorney general Thomas Dupree Jr. joins CBS News with analysis of all Trump's cases.
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Iconic spire atop 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Denmark collapses in fire
Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange caught fire, bringing down its well-known spire. Many valuables from within were saved when pedestrians stopped to lend a hand.
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Dad of Steel! Henry Cavill expecting first child with Vertigo exec Natalie Viscuso
'Man of Steel' alum Henry Cavill is expecting his first child with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso, with whom he's also adapting 'Warhammer 40,000' into a live-action franchise.
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Johnson says he's "not resigning" as effort to oust him gets new backer
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he won't resign, as another lawmaker calls for him step down or face an effort to remove him from the top post.
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Kevin Costner denied Chris Hemsworth role in new project — cast himself instead
"There was a movie, a script that I’d read and loved and was like, ‘I want to get that,’ and then someone said, ‘Kevin Costner has that [role].'" — Chris Hemsworth
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Shakira announces 2024 U.S. tour. Get tickets today
The "Hips Don't Lie" hitmaker slinks into Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Dec. 5.
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The team behind Michelin-recognized Liu's Cafe opens an ode to modern Korean favorites
Korean restaurant Danbi specializes in spins on iconic dishes and all-Korean spirits. Also: a new hand roll bar from a beloved ramen shop, some of L.A.'s best tacos land a new location, a bistro heads east, and more.
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Putin shared surprising advice with Iranian counterpart following unprecedented attack on Israel
President Biden reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that America will not support further, direct action taken against Iran, suggesting his counterpart "take the win."
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Suspended NPR whistleblower blasts CEO Katherine Maher: Lacks perspective on what America 'is all about'
Suspended NPR editor Uri Berliner doesn’t think embattled CEO Katherine Maher is right for the job after her far-left political views on social media came to light.
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Smartmatic and MAGA Network OAN Settle Election Defamation Case
Kevin Carter/GettyVoting software firm Smartmatic and pro-Trump conspiracy network One America News have reached a confidential settlement in the defamation lawsuit accusing OAN of peddling lies about the 2020 presidential election.The dismissal of the complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia on Tuesday.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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What is a long-term care insurance cash policy?
There are multiple types of long-term care insurance to choose from. Learn more about cash benefit policies here.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he's not resigning as momentum grows for ouster
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he won't resign from his leadership post despite another effort from far-right members of his own party to vacate the speakership.
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Breaking down the crimes Jan. 6 defendants are charged with
The Justice Department says more than 1,387 people have been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green breaks down the charges.
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Ahead of Olympic Games, Paris grapples with security, transportation preparations
Measures are being taken to prepare Paris' security and transportation for the upcoming Olympics, which will flood the city with millions more people than usual.
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Supreme Court hearing challenge to law used to prosecute Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over whether a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute former President Donald Trump and hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
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NYC teacher targeted in anti-Israel student riot returned to class to show she ‘wasn’t going to run away’
Karen Marder identified herself as the teacher who was forced to hide in a locked office as the angry mob tried to push its way into her classroom at Hillside High School in Jamaica in November after learning she attended a pro-Israel rally on Oct. 9.
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Trump ‘looks exactly like he does on TV, is ‘just a dude’: dismissed juror
A woman who was dismissed from jury selection at the trial against Donald Trump Tuesday said the former president "looks exactly like he does on TV."
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US Defense Secretary meets with Chinese counterpart for first time since 2022 to ease escalating tensions
Pentagon chief Austin Lloyd met with his Chinese counterpart for the first time since 2022 in an attempt to open communications between the to militaries and ease rising tensions.
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Here’s why there was a downpour of large hail in the D.C. area on Monday
Long-lived but isolated storms passed through the region on Monday, locally dropping plentiful hail with a diameter of one inch or more.
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UK court upholds school's ban on prayer following Muslim student's legal challenge
A Muslim student at a London school lost a court battle over the school's ban on prayer. The judge ruled that the student had accepted the school's rules upon enrollment.
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USC Sparks Backlash After Canceling Valedictorian’s Speech
Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesThe University of Southern California (USC) faces backlash from the country’s largest Muslim civil rights group after the school announced on Monday that its valedictorian will not be allowed to speak at her commencement.Asna Tabassum, a first-generation South Asian-American Muslim biomedical engineering major, with a minor in genocide studies, was told by USC officials that the university would not accommodate her valedictory speech, after unprecedented threats were levied towards her and the institution.In an email to students and faculty explaining the decision, USC Provost Andrew Guzman said discussion over her appointment took on an “alarming tenor,” and had “escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Cardinals manager and ex-Mets exec, dead at 92
Herzog guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s.
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Is ‘The Rookie’ New Tonight? ‘The Rookie’ Season 6, Episode 7 Premiere Date
We have you covered on all things The Rookie!
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Caitlin Clark steps out in $200 Nike look after $17,000 Prada outfit at WNBA Draft
Caitlin Clark swapped her Prada fit, worth $17,000, for a laidback Nike look after the Indiana Fever selected her with the first pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday night.
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‘The View’s Sunny Hostin Suggests Trump Supporters Can “Sneak” Onto Jury In His Trial By Lying And Saying They “Hate Trump”
Hostin didn't believe that someone who follows Trump on social media could be impartial.
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Hundreds of African migrants swarm NYC City Hall after they were falsely promised green cards
Only 250 people were allowed inside for the 10 a.m. hearing, sources told The Post.
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Gold shining ‘bright like a diamond,’ could reach $3K per ounce, Citi says
A recent gold rally could see the precious metal possibly topping $3,000 per ounce in the next six to 18 months, according to Citigroup analysts.
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Ivy Getty partied with Emily Ratajkowski, Nicky Hilton in NYC days before Tobias Engel divorce news
The billionaire heiress shared on social media her having fun at Save Venice's annual Un Ballo in Maschera party in NYC last Friday.
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Anti-Israel agitators’ ‘unlawful’ tactics will ‘not be tolerated,’ California Highway Patrol warns
The California Highway Patrol has arrested 38 people linked to anti-Israel protests that disrupted traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge and in Oakland, California.
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Truth Social Unveils Streaming Platform, Stock Tanks Anyway
Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoAs its stock price flounders, the parent company of Truth Social unveiled its latest grand plan on Tuesday: a streaming service that will specialize in religious and family-friendly content, along with material that has otherwise been “suppressed.”Should Netflix be worried? Based on Trump Media & Technology Group’s share price after the announcement, the answer is resoundingly “no.” By early afternoon on Tuesday, the stock had tanked more than 12 percent. It has now plummeted 65 percent since its peak in late March.According to Tuesday’s announcement, the streaming platform will be launched in three phases. First, the company will deliver live TV to its app, then it will release a standalone service for phones and other devices, and then it will bring its content to home TVs. Trump Media is majority owned by former President Donald Trump.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Rangers Stanley Cup playoff opponent scenarios: Preview of four teams they could play
Here are the scenarios for how the Rangers would face each of the teams in the first round.
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Stars like Blake Lively can’t stop wearing this plunging one-piece swimsuit – and it’s under $100
The "Simple Favor" star sported the coral version in Capri — and Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez and Kendall Jenner love it too.
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Kevin Costner denied Chris Hemsworth romantic lead in his film, casting himself instead: 'I'm still young'
Kevin Costner still thinks he has what it takes to star in a romantic leading role, opting to cast himself in one of his movies instead of Hollywood hunk Chris Hemsworth, who lobbied for the part.
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Clippers Reportedly Worried About Kawhi Leonard's Playoff Status
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, a two-time Finals MVP, may not be healthy at the start of perhaps his team's most important playoff run since 2021.
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Clarence Thomas Calls Veteran's Argument 'Especially Unconvincing'
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Rudisill v. McDonough case, siding with the veteran in a 7-2 ruling.
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Owners of Colorado funeral home where nearly 200 decaying bodies were found now also charged with COVID fraud
The Colorado couple who owned the funeral home where authorities discovered nearly 200 decaying bodies last year is now facing additional charges after allegedly blowing over $880,000 in COVID relief funds on vacations, cosmetic surgery, and cryptocurrency amongst other personal expenses.
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Rare 54-year-old Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ will stream for the first time ever
The Beatles’ 1970 film “Let It Be,” which has never been on any streaming service, Blu Ray or DVD format, will finally land on Disney+.
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Soros nonprofit drops massive 8-figure donation to super PAC bankrolling left-wing groups
Liberal mega donor George Soros funneled $60 million into a liberal Super PAC last quarter that was disbursed to a variety of far-left groups, including Planned Parenthood.
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Dodgers calling up top outfield prospect Andy Pages
Andy Pages had a blistering start to the year in triple-A Oklahoma City that saw the 23-year-old bat .371 with five home runs and 15 RBIs in 15 games.
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IMF slams Biden spending as US debt balloons past $34 trillion: ‘Something will have to give’
The IMF noted in its forecast that the US federal budget deficit grew from $1.4 trillion in fiscal 2022 to $1.7 trillion last year.
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Suspended NPR whistleblower blasts CEO Katherine Maher as ‘opposite’ of ‘what America is all about’
Suspended NPR editor Uri Berliner doesn’t think embattled CEO Katherine Maher is right for the job after her far-left political views posted to social media were unearthed by NPR critics.
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Retired Israeli general calls Netanyahu a risk to state of Israel
There is disagreement in Israel over how to respond to Iran's weekend attack as world leaders call on the Israelis to show restraint. CBS News' Debora Patta and Samantha Vinograd have more on the dynamics in play for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing immense pressure and criticism.
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Katy Perry Reveals the Real Reason She's Leaving 'American Idol'
Katy Perry announced her exit from 'American Idol' in February, and now she's getting more in-depth about her reason for leaving.
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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager, Dies at 92
He won three pennants and a World Series as the St. Louis skipper, promoting what was called “Whiteyball,” combining speed, defense and pitching.
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