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WorldView: At least 25 dead in Brazil raid

Police in Brazil are facing international criticism after at least 25 people, including a police officer, were killed in a ferocious gunbattle during a drug raid in Rio de Janeiro. Also, the former president of the Maldives survived an apparent assassination attempt, and officials in Germany opposed a U.S.-backed plan to waive patents on COVID-19 vaccines. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with headlines from around the world.

May 7, 2021
03:39

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COVID deaths and cases surge worldwide

The coronavirus continues to devastate many countries worldwide, especially in India, where hospitals are at capacity and are facing an oxygen shortage. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

May 2, 2021
01:58

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U.S. sends emergency aid shipments to India

The U.S. is sending emergency aid shipments to India as the nation battles against a deadly second wave of COVID-19. CBS senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the status of the outbreak there and in Brazil, where deaths are skyrocketing. Then, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on new travel restrictions barring most travel into the U.S. from India, which will go into effect Tuesday.

May 2, 2021
10:24

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WorldView: Deadly stampede in Israel

At least 44 people were killed in the crush of a huge crowd at a religious celebration in Israel. In Brazil, COVID-19 has officially claimed more than 400,000 lives. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of headlines from around the world.

Apr 30, 2021
03:32

Brazil surpasses 400,000 coronavirus deaths

Brazil has become the second country in the world to top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, losing another 100,000 lives in just one month. April was the country's deadliest month of the pandemic.

Apr 29, 2021

Scientists back Brazil's decision to ban Russian COVID vaccine

Brazil's drug regulator wasn't the first to flag apparent anomalies with Sputnik V vaccine doses, and scientists say their import ban seems prudent.

Apr 29, 2021

U.S. coronavirus vaccine demand slips

The Biden administration says it's planning to share its AstraZeneca vaccine stockpile with other nations. It comes amid mounting concerns of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, more than 5 million people have not shown up for their second doses. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the fight against the COVID pandemic.

Apr 26, 2021
11:42

Biden touts 200 million vaccinations milestone

President Biden said the U.S. has hit 200 million COVID-19 shots in less than 100 days. He also urged employers to give workers paid time off to get the shots. Adriana Diaz has the latest.

Apr 21, 2021
02:35

Countries worldwide struggling to contain coronavirus

The U.K. is easing its strict lockdown as COVID deaths are declining, but other countries like India continue to combat the coronavirus and a shortage of oxygen. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

Apr 18, 2021
01:58

Face The Nation: Macron, Thomas-Greenfield

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the new travel restrictions in France, President Biden's refugee policy and the growing coronavirus crisis in Brazil.

Apr 18, 2021
22:32

Brazil's COVID crisis reaches "catastrophe"

CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Sao Paulo on the growing coronavirus crisis in Brazil.

Apr 18, 2021
02:47

4/18: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," America is facing familiar challenges — with increasing frustration.

Apr 18, 2021
46:07

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Brazil struggles to contain COVID infections

Brazil's already burdened healthcare system is seeing no relief as coronavirus variants fuel further spread. Hospitals are overrun, with some no longer to accept any patients other than COVID cases. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Apr 17, 2021
02:25

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U.S. racing to vaccinate as COVID cases rise

Health officials are worried about yet another coronavirus wave as nearly a quarter million infections have been reported in the U.S. just this past week. Tom Hanson has more.

Apr 17, 2021
01:57

Surge in COVID cases tied to spread of U.K. variant

COVID-19 variants are fueling a rise in cases in the U.S. Mola Lenghi shares more details.

Apr 16, 2021
02:26

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Brazil struggles to contain COVID-19 cases

The Brazilian government is investigating President Jair Bolsonaro's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The South American country is struggling to thwart the spread of COVID-19 as its death toll continues to rise. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Sao Paulo.

Apr 15, 2021
02:36

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WorldView: Deadly school fire in Niger

At least 20 children are dead after a fire swept through a school in Niger. Also, COVID-19 cases in India are reaching record numbers, and Brazil's Senate has launched an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities have impounded the Ever Given cargo ship over a $900 million bill after the ship blocked the Suez Canal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines.

Apr 15, 2021
02:51

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Why the U.S. should "be very worried" about Brazil's COVID disaster

Hospitals are struggling to cope as a highly infectious COVID variant ravages the country. There are questions over vaccine efficacy, and one expert says other strains "will escape."

Apr 15, 2021

Brazil grapples with surging COVID deaths

The coronavirus is having a devastating toll in Brazil, where hospitals and morgues are filling up and the country is running out of medicine. Manuel Bojorquez has more details.

Apr 14, 2021
02:06

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Brazil's worsening COVID-19 crisis

Manuel Bojorquez is in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where hospitals are overwhelmed, and local politicians and doctors are at odds with the president over how to keep Brazilians safe from the worsening COVID-19 crisis.

Apr 14, 2021
03:30

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WorldView: Mass grave exhumed in Spain

New details have surfaced about the damage at an Iran nuclear facility attacked earlier this week. Officials in Spain are opening up a mass grave that holds 33,000 civil war victims. Brazil has more deaths than births amid rising coronavirus cases. Japan seeks to quell a spike in virus cases as the Olympic Games approach. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more.

Apr 14, 2021
03:28

Brazil's COVID-19 crisis intensifies

More than 80,000 new cases and nearly 4,000 deaths were reported in Brazil on Tuesday. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.

Apr 13, 2021
01:15

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COVID is out of control in Brazil, and that's a threat to the world

In addition to the pain for its own people as more than 3,000 die every day, Brazil's raging epidemic has already spawned at least one worrying COVID variant.

Apr 13, 2021

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Brazil faces deadly COVID-19 uptick

Brazilians are struggling to survive as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country, fueled by the deadly virus variant that originated there. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Apr 13, 2021
03:22

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New virus variants drives infections worldwide

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of the coronavirus.

Apr 11, 2021
02:10

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Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.

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Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Continues In New York

Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.

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Migrants cross the border to United States

Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low

President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.

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White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.

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Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January

Erik and Lyle Menendez made their first Los Angeles court appearance in years after their lawyers requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing their first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.

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Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.

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Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor

A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.

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Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.

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Charlotte airport workers strike at start of busy holiday travel week

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike at the start of a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.

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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

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White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.

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Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.

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Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?

Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.

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Arkansas couple saves dog's life, 85-year-old teacher inspires students

An Arkansas couple sacrifices their wedding fund to save an injured dog, while an 85-year-old teacher in New York continues to inspire generations of students with her passion for teaching.

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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

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Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?

Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.

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Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan Black Friday strikes

Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.

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Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses

Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.

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Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

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White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.

14M ago

Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.

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Special counsel seeks to end bid to revive documents case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.

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Jack Smith seeks to dismiss charges against Trump in D.C. election case

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.

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President Biden Provides Update On Federal Response To Hurricanes Helene And Milton

Biden's legacy bookended by two Trump victories

Biden said four years of Trump would become an "aberrant moment in time." Now his presidency is wedged between his rival's time in power.

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Weekly injections of GLP-1 receptor agonist for improved glucose regulation in type 2 diabetes

As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say

About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.

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A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you

When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"

Nov 24

A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you

From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.

Nov 24
05:46

New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

Nov 23

1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.

Nov 22

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Lawmakers brawl over deadly train station roof collapse in Serbia

Scuffles and fistfights broke out weeks after a deadly rail station roof collapse that ignited tensions in the Balkan state.

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Mystery of serial shoe robber solved when camera catches culprit

Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action.

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Chinese trans woman awarded thousands over forced electroshock therapy

Trans performance artist Ling'er says she was forced to undergo electroshock treatments at a hospital in China that left her with a heart condition.

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Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

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16 missing after Egyptian tour boat sinks on Red Sea diving trip

Authorities in Egypt say a luxury yacht that set off with 45 people from the Red Sea port of Ghalib for a week-long diving trip sank, with 28 rescued and 16 still missing.

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"Glicked" sweeps box office

"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.

5H ago
05:28

"Wicked," "Gladiator II" soar at box office

While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the two movies earning the nickname "Glicked."

8H ago
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Best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world's most popular and wealthiest writers, her net worth estimated at more than $200 million.

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"Oregon Trail" computer game is now being developed as a movie

One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.

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WE tv Presents:"The Evolution Of The Relationship Reality Show"

Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83

Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.

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Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor

Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.

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How AI can help to plan your next vacation

More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.

8H ago
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

Mar 28
03:27

Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.

Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.

updated 37M ago

A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI

At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.

Nov 24
04:05

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Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

Nov 24
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

Nov 22

Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

Nov 21

How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

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Paths for Menendez brothers' freedom

There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.

4H ago
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Watch Live: White woman to be sentenced for fatally shooting Black neighbor

A white woman in Florida with a racist history will be sentenced on Monday for shooting and killing Ajike (A.J.) Owens, her Black neighbor, last year.

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Arrest made after woman, baby shot dead in car in Connecticut

A suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman and her 4-month-old son inside a car in Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested in Puerto Rico, officials said.

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Menendez brothers resentencing hearing delayed until January

Erik and Lyle Menendez made a remote court appearance Monday after their attorneys requested that a judge review potential new evidence and consider resentencing in the brothers' first-degree murder convictions for the 1989 killings of their parents.

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Menendez Brothers to appear in court

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that seeks to vacate their murder convictions for lesser charges like manslaughter. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.

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Space

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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

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See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.

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