CBS News aired its 6/7 Sunday Morning show hosted by Jane Pauley. The program included stories about the musical "Ragtime," director Steven Spielberg, medicines called GLP-1, challenges faced by recent college graduates finding jobs, a tour of the Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, an exhibit showing Queen Elizabeth II's clothing, and a specialist who tastes different kinds of honey.
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The show was hosted by Jane Pauley.
It featured the Tony-nominated musical "Ragtime."
Steven Spielberg appeared discussing "Disclosure Day."
The show covered GLP-1 medications used to treat certain health conditions.
It addressed difficulties college graduates face when searching for jobs.
The show included a tour of the famous Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
An exhibit displayed Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion and clothing.
There was a segment about a honey sommelier, an expert who tastes and evaluates honey.
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Israel launched air strikes on a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah locations days after a US-brokered truce. The attack killed two people and wounded at least 17, marking the first strike on the Lebanese capital since the ceasefire began.
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Israel struck two apartment buildings in southern Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold.
Two people died and at least 17 were injured in the strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the attack was in response to Hezbollah firing at Israeli territory.
Hezbollah has not commented on the incident or the attack claims.
The strikes occurred despite a truce arranged by the US a week earlier.
President Trump said he does not require Lebanon to be part of any peace deal with Iran.
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker opposed the US deal, calling it a trap.
The ceasefire has been weak, with violations from both sides since April 17.
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President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden to support the New York Knicks. Due to his presence, the venue will have enhanced security measures, such as early arrival requirements, no bags allowed, and airport-style screenings. Some fans are unhappy about the changes, while others think the visit is an important moment for the Knicks.
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President Trump is invited by Knicks owner James Dolan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
This would be the first time a sitting U.S. president attends an NBA Finals game.
Security will include no bags allowed, TSA-style screening, early arrival two hours before the game, and street closures.
The U.S. Secret Service and local police are coordinating these heightened security steps due to threats against President Trump.
Some Knicks fans worry the early arrival and security will hurt the game’s atmosphere and fan experience.
Other fans praise the president’s attendance as a sign of the Knicks' importance and support the event’s historical significance.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver welcomed President Trump’s attendance, saying sports can unite people.
President Trump has previously attended major sports events during his second term, like the Super Bowl and Daytona 500.
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Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, discussed recent political events including the Texas Senate race and national security issues in an interview on "Face the Nation." He expressed concern over the Texas Republican nomination of Ken Paxton, saying it could weaken the party's chances in the general election.
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Texas Republicans nominated Ken Paxton for Senate despite his past legal and ethical issues.
President Donald Trump supported Ken Paxton’s nomination over incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
Rep. Don Bacon believes Trump’s endorsements have strong influence in Republican primaries.
Bacon considers the nomination of Paxton a mistake that may hurt Republicans in the general election.
Both Texas parties nominated vulnerable candidates for the Senate race.
Bacon said he tries to be honest with voters and support policies he believes are right, regardless of Trump’s position.
The interview touched briefly on immigration comments linked to the D-Day anniversary, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the historical significance of Normandy.
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Rep. Ro Khanna spoke about his support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate primary, despite controversies surrounding Platner's past behavior. Khanna said Platner acknowledged his mistakes and is now focused on policies like national health insurance, taxing billionaires, and opposing war, while Khanna condemned Platner’s past misogynistic actions but sees no evidence of violence.
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Graham Platner is running in the Maine Democratic primary to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Platner has a history of sending sexually explicit texts while married and had a tattoo with Nazi symbols, which he has covered up.
Platner has apologized for his past behavior and cited PTSD and alcohol issues as factors.
Khanna supports Platner because of his policy platform against war, for national health insurance, and taxing the wealthy.
Khanna condemns misogyny but states there is no confirmed evidence of physical violence by Platner.
Platner’s past includes controversial social media posts and statements, some insulting rural people and downplaying sexual assault.
Khanna stressed that women who spoke out and journalists reporting on this should not be attacked.
The Maine primary will help decide control of the U.S. Senate.
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Several explosions occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut due to new attacks by Israel, which said it was targeting Hezbollah. These attacks happened shortly after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Lebanon, supported by the United States.
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain and led a Mass attended by about 1.2 million people in Madrid. He held a procession featuring large flower carpets made of over 30,000 petals, celebrating a traditional Catholic feast day.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain and led a Mass on the Catholic feast day called Corpus Domini.
Around 1.2 million people attended the open-air Mass and procession in Madrid.
The procession took place at Plaza de Cibeles and nearby streets, which were decorated with 16 floral carpets.
The flower carpets were created by a florists’ group from Galicia using more than 30,000 flowers.
Most flowers used were yellow and white, the colors of the Vatican flag.
During the procession, the Pope carried a golden container holding the Eucharist.
Children and the crowd threw flower petals along the procession route.
This was the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
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Two Democratic candidates, Graham Platner in Maine and Adam Hamawy in New Jersey, are gaining attention for being honest and straightforward about the conflict in Palestine. This approach reflects a desire among American voters for politicians who show authenticity rather than carefully managed messages from the party establishment.
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Graham Platner is an oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
Adam Hamawy is a doctor running for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District.
Both candidates speak openly about the situation in Gaza, with Platner calling it genocide.
Their honest stance contrasts with more cautious and moderate Democratic leaders like President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Platner defeated efforts to replace him with Maine’s current governor as the Democratic nominee.
Hamawy received endorsements from progressive figures such as Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The Democratic National Committee’s review of Vice President Harris’s failed 2024 campaign did not mention Gaza, despite its significance to some voters.
Some Democratic officials believe the 2024 election is mainly about President Trump and the economy, not foreign policy issues like Gaza.
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Some London councils have offered homeless people housing far from the city, forcing them to choose between living on the streets or moving hundreds of miles away. Courts have ruled these actions unlawful in cases involving vulnerable refugees and survivors of trafficking, who say the distant housing harms their safety and wellbeing.
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A woman from Albania, a trafficking survivor with asylum in the UK, was offered a home 250 miles from London by Ealing council.
She won a legal case stating the council acted unlawfully by forcing her to move so far away.
Ealing council acknowledged the ruling and said they will improve housing decisions to consider individual needs better.
The woman was given incorrect support information, with links to services in the U.S. and Canada instead of local help.
Another trafficking survivor was moved by Redbridge council to a house 250 miles away, separating her from her child’s father.
She reported feeling unsafe in her new neighborhood and said the move harmed her child’s emotional health.
Both women had support from the housing charity Shelter and have appealed council decisions.
Charities claim some councils push vulnerable people out of London unlawfully to lower homelessness numbers.
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A woman named Catherine Michelle wore her grandmother’s 1996 wedding dress for her own wedding after sharing a special moment trying it on with her grandmother, who passed away before the wedding. Catherine feels deeply connected to her grandmother through the dress, which represents family love and memories.
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Catherine Michelle has long wanted to wear her grandmother Patricia’s 1996 lace wedding dress.
She first tried on the dress at age 19 and again in 2025 during a visit to her grandparents.
Patricia had survived cancer twice but died in October 2025 at age 77.
Catherine’s aunt, Patricia’s daughter, died in a car accident, creating a close bond between Catherine and her grandmother.
Catherine wore the dress for her civil wedding ceremony in May 2026 in the U.K.
Wearing the dress made Catherine feel connected to her grandmother and their family history.
After the wedding, the dress was packed away for future family members to use.
Catherine also received her grandmother’s wedding band and engraved it with important dates.
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Thousands of people in France held a silent march to mourn an 11-year-old girl named Lyhanna, who was murdered after police failed to properly question a suspect with a history of abuse allegations. The case has sparked national anger and debates about serious problems in the French justice system.
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Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl, was last seen in the village of Fleurance, southwest France, before being found dead a week later.
The suspected killer, Jérôme Barella, had previous allegations of child sexual abuse dating back to 2017.
Police delayed questioning Barella despite evidence and reports suggesting abuse.
The prosecutor’s office took weeks to assign officers and never questioned Barella before Lyhanna’s disappearance.
Additional accusations against Barella include inappropriate behavior with students and rape allegations dismissed due to lack of evidence.
French President Emmanuel Macron called the failure “unacceptable” and said an official investigation is needed.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin admitted the legal system broke down and that police have a large backlog of complaints, including many about sexual abuse.
The silent march in Fleurance was led by Lyhanna’s parents and many participants wore white shirts with her smiling portrait.
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Scott Pelley, a former CBS 60 Minutes anchor, said CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss tried to change a segment about the police killing of protester Renee Good. He accused Weiss of wanting to show protesters as more violent and of falsely saying Good was driving toward the officer who shot her. CBS denied political bias and said her suggestions aimed to improve the story.
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Scott Pelley was recently fired from CBS 60 Minutes.
Pelley claimed Bari Weiss asked to make protesters look more violent in a segment about Renee Good’s shooting.
Weiss reportedly wanted the segment to describe Good as driving toward the officer, which video evidence contradicts.
CBS said Weiss’s email points were meant to make the story fair and accurate without political motives.
CBS 60 Minutes has seen several staff changes amid concerns about editorial freedom.
Pelley criticized Weiss’s lack of TV news experience and questioned the direction of the show under new leadership.
Video shows the officer standing to the side of Good’s car and shooting her, not in front of it as Weiss wanted described.
Pelley said the officer used offensive language about Good in cell phone video footage.
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Rep. Ro Khanna spoke publicly about accusations against Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine. Khanna said Platner's alleged behavior was wrong but not surprising to many people in Maine.
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Rep. Ro Khanna appeared at a rally with Graham Platner.
Platner faces accusations about his past behavior.
Khanna called the alleged actions misogynistic, shameful, and wrong.
Khanna said these actions did not surprise many voters in Maine.
The discussion was featured on CBS News’ "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat from Maine.
Ro Khanna is a U.S. Representative who supported Platner despite the accusations.
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The ongoing conflict known as the "Ramadan War" between the US-Israel coalition and Iran has deeply affected daily life in Tehran. Mehran, a teacher, now conducts his classes online from a small apartment due to internet limits and city tensions caused by war and economic problems.
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The US-Israel conflict with Iran, called the "Ramadan War," has caused school closures and bombings.
Mehran, a 47-year-old teacher in Tehran, teaches students online from a cramped apartment.
Internet problems and heavy user demand make virtual learning difficult.
Mehran’s family also struggles with poor internet and space limits while working and studying from home.
Medicine prices have risen sharply due to shortages caused by a US naval blockade and disrupted supply chains.
Public transport in Tehran is free as a wartime measure, but inflation has made food and electronics very expensive.
Television and related equipment prices have doubled or more since the war began.
Mehran’s story shows how Iranians try to keep normal life amid war, economic hardship, and disrupted services.
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The Nigerian army rescued 360 people who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in the Mandara mountains of southern Borno. Most of the freed individuals were taken to safe places for medical help, but two infants died due to harsh conditions during captivity.
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The rescue happened in the Mandara mountains, a Boko Haram stronghold in northeastern Nigeria.
Among the freed were children and adults abducted from different communities in Borno state.
Two infants died from exhaustion caused by difficult terrain and tough conditions in captivity.
The army safely moved the rescued people to places where they could get medical care and support.
Boko Haram and its splinter group, ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), have been fighting in the region for over ten years.
Nigeria and the U.S. recently conducted a joint operation that killed 175 ISWAP fighters.
The conflict has killed thousands and forced millions to leave their homes, creating a serious security crisis.
Some experts say the government is not doing enough to protect people despite promises from Nigeria’s president.
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One hundred days after President Donald Trump started Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the conflict has continued longer than expected. The war caused over 7,000 deaths, many people to flee their homes, and serious economic problems, including nearly closing the Strait of Hormuz and raising oil prices.
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The conflict began with Operation Epic Fury, launched by President Donald Trump.
More than 7,000 people have died during the fighting.
Many people have been displaced, meaning they had to leave their homes.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil, is almost closed.
Oil prices have increased sharply because of the conflict.
There is a fragile ceasefire, but fighting still happens.
Iran has resisted more than expected.
Nuclear talks between the sides have stopped.
Public dislike of the war is growing, putting pressure on President Trump.
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Armenians voted in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's approach to peace and foreign relations after a military loss to Azerbaijan three years ago. The election reflects Armenia's changing relationship with Russia, especially as Russia focuses more on the war in Ukraine.
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The election took place on Sunday.
It is viewed as a test of the government’s peace efforts after defeat by Azerbaijan in 2023.
The vote is described as a choice about Armenia’s geopolitical future and ties with Russia.
Armenia has been shifting away from Russia since the defeat.
The war in Ukraine has distracted Russia and influenced Armenia's foreign policy.
The election results could affect Armenia’s international relationships and security.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leading the government's current policy direction.
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A father in the UK received a parenting magazine 19 years after ordering it. The delivery was accompanied by a letter from Royal Mail apologizing for the extremely late arrival.
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Paul Edwards ordered a copy of Mother & Baby magazine in 2007 when his daughter was 18 months old.
The magazine did not arrive until 2026, 19 years later.
Royal Mail said the magazine was likely put back into the postal system by someone, not lost.
The parcel included an apology note for the inconvenience caused by the delay.
Edwards’ children are now adults attending university.
Edwards posted about the incident on social media, where it gained over 1.5 million views and 60,000 likes.
Royal Mail said over 92% of letters are delivered on time, with over 99% within seven working days.
Edwards said he will dispose of the magazine and found the situation amusing but bizarre.
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Thousands of people in Fleurance, France, joined a silent march to honor Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl who was found dead after going missing. The killing has raised public anger over failures in the justice system, as the main suspect, who was arrested, had a history of child abuse accusations but was never convicted.
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Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl from Fleurance, went missing on May 29 and was found dead last week.
The main suspect, Jerome B., is 41 years old and had been accused multiple times of sexually abusing minors but was not convicted.
About 6,000 people marched silently in Fleurance to remember Lyhanna, wearing white and holding flowers.
The march was attended by local officials but no national politicians, per the family’s wishes.
President Emmanuel Macron condemned failures in the justice system that allowed the suspect to remain free.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized to Lyhanna’s family and expressed anger over the judicial lapses.
Jerome B. worked in schools and lived in a nearby village; he was formally charged with suspected abduction and is in custody.
The local community has expressed strong emotions and concerns about protecting children from abuse in the future.
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Senator James Lankford said that Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is not suitable to be the permanent Director of National Intelligence. Lankford pointed out that Pulte does not have experience in national security, which is important for the job.
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Senator James Lankford is from Oklahoma and is a Republican.
Bill Pulte currently directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
The role of Director of National Intelligence involves overseeing national security matters.
Lankford believes Pulte lacks the necessary experience in national security.
Lankford said Pulte is not qualified for the position on a long-term basis.
The discussion is about whether Pulte should permanently fill the DNI role.
The article does not mention President Donald Trump’s view on this matter directly.
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