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Charles Wesley Godwin, a singer-songwriter from West Virginia, performed his song "Hey There Son" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. His latest album, "Christian Name," focuses on themes like faith, family, grief, and new beginnings.
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Charles Wesley Godwin is a singer-songwriter from West Virginia.
He performed the song "Hey There Son" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
His new album is titled "Christian Name."
The album’s themes include faith, family, mourning, and rebirth.
The performance was featured on the CBS News platform.
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President Donald Trump stopped daily military strikes in Iran on Friday after nearly two weeks of attacks. He said he prefers to make a deal with Iran and is currently in talks with them, while keeping military options ready.
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President Trump approved daily military strikes on Iran for 13 days before ordering a pause on Friday.
The pause reflects a possible shift toward diplomacy rather than increased military action.
Trump said he can resume or escalate strikes anytime but views making a deal as a smarter strategy.
Talks with Iran are ongoing, with an Omani delegation visiting Tehran to negotiate.
Progress has been reported in these talks, with a possible agreement expected soon.
The U.S. military is preparing for possible larger combat operations but has not received orders to start them.
Trump mentioned Iran is not ready to make a deal yet but he is open to discussions.
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A grizzly bear that fatally attacked a hiker in Glacier National Park will not be killed or moved after an investigation. Officials said the bear acted in self-defense during a surprise encounter, and the park will keep watching the bear activity in the area.
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In May 2026, Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old hiker from Florida, died after being attacked by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park.
The bear attack happened on the Mt. Brown Lookout trail during low light with limited visibility.
Investigators found that the bear reacted defensively because Pollio likely surprised it at close range.
Pollio was found with severe injuries including head trauma, claw marks, and bite wounds.
Bear spray was found near the trail, but it had been fully used during the incident.
Park officials decided not to kill or relocate the bear, saying no management action is necessary.
The park will continue monitoring wildlife in the area as part of their management program.
Some politicians have called for removing protections for grizzly bears after recent attacks to give states more control over bear management.
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Typhoon Noul is approaching southern China, including Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Over 340,000 people have been evacuated in Guangdong province, many flights and train services have been canceled, and local authorities have issued high-level storm warnings.
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Typhoon Noul has sustained winds of about 90 mph near its center.
The storm is expected to hit the coast near Huizhou and Shanwei on Sunday morning.
Over 340,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province by Saturday afternoon.
More than 150 flights were canceled at Hong Kong airport for Saturday and Sunday.
Train services in Guangdong were canceled for Sunday.
Mainland China issued its highest red typhoon alert on Saturday evening.
Hong Kong raised its storm signal to No. 8, the third-highest warning.
Taiwan experienced rainfall from Noul as it passed south of the island and moved away.
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There is a public disagreement between Iran’s government and state TV over how to show news about talks and conflict with the U.S. The government accused the TV channel IRIB of censoring parts of speeches by Iranian leaders that discussed negotiations with the U.S., while IRIB said it wanted to avoid showing divisions in Iran’s leadership.
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Iran’s Government Information Council said IRIB did not air parts of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s speech about secret approval for talks with the U.S.
IRIB is controlled by Iran’s supreme leader and denied the government’s accusations, saying it aims to maintain unity.
The government says IRIB also cut parts of interviews with other Iranian officials, including parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized IRIB for limiting coverage of his interviews with U.S. media.
IRIB’s actions are seen as influenced by hardline political factions opposing negotiations with the U.S.
Both sides claim they are acting to protect national unity amid pressure from the U.S.
Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, recently called for "sacred unity" to face external pressures.
Lawmakers warned IRIB leaders to show various viewpoints and support national unity in their broadcasts.
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India’s Education Minister resigned after ongoing protests led by the youth group called the 'Cockroach' movement. Following the resignation, the movement announced it would end its protests.
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The 'Cockroach' movement is a youth-led protest group in India.
The group had been protesting for changes they want in the education system.
The protests took place in multiple cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai.
The Education Minister resigned, which the protesters saw as a major success.
After the resignation, the 'Cockroach' movement said it would stop protesting.
The protests faced police actions that some described as very harsh.
Talks between the government and the protesters had been difficult, with stalls reported before the resignation.
The movement gained widespread support from young people across India.
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France is facing growing concerns about harmful substances like pesticides, cadmium (a toxic heavy metal), and PFAS chemicals found in everyday foods. Some French people are changing their diets to avoid these contaminants and protect their health.
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A report showed French people have up to four times higher unsafe levels of cadmium than others in Europe.
Cadmium is a heavy metal found in foods such as pasta, potatoes, and chocolate.
Other contaminants include mercury in tuna, pesticides on fruits and vegetables, and PFAS chemicals in seafood.
Some people are avoiding foods with these toxins, choosing more local and organic products.
Two women interviewed became more careful about food after learning about these chemicals and changed what they buy and eat.
These food contaminants have led to public worry and changes in shopping and eating habits in France.
Agricultural groups protested against certain pesticides by removing those products from supermarket shelves.
French health authorities warn that exposure to these toxins through diet is a growing health concern.
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Wildfires near Madrid, Spain, have forced about 70,000 people to leave their homes. The fires are spreading quickly due to a heatwave causing very high temperatures.
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Around 70,000 people were evacuated in the Madrid region because of wildfires.
The fires are growing fast because of record high temperatures and dry conditions.
Nearly 98,000 hectares (about 242,000 acres) burned in nearby France, setting a historic record.
Officials describe the situation as severe due to the ongoing heatwave in Europe.
The wildfires have caused smoky air and damage to homes and nature.
Emergency services are working to control the blazes and keep people safe.
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Around 200,000 people have left their homes in southwestern France because of large wildfires. Firefighters are working hard to stop the fires, which are made worse by strong winds and dry conditions.
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About 200,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in southwest France.
Two major wildfires are burning in the region.
Strong winds are making it harder to control the fires.
Firefighters are feeling very tired after fighting the fires for several days.
The wildfires have also forced tourists to leave the area.
The fires are happening during very dry and hot weather conditions.
Nearby Spain is also facing wildfires and evacuations due to a heatwave.
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Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands early next week. Officials warn that while the storm may weaken, changes in its path could bring strong winds, heavy rain, dangerous surf, and rip currents to Hawaii.
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Hurricane Fausto is moving west toward Hawaii, with winds of about 100-105 mph.
The storm’s center may pass north of the Big Island around Tuesday evening and near Kauai by Wednesday evening.
Fausto is expected to weaken but could still cause hazardous weather changes depending on its path.
Large ocean waves (swells) from Fausto are already affecting parts of the U.S. west coast and will reach Hawaii by Sunday.
Dangerous surf and strong rip currents will likely hit Hawaiian shorelines before the storm arrives.
Hawaii’s local officials are urging residents to prepare emergency plans and stay updated on the storm’s progress.
The storm was about 1,460 miles east of Hilo moving at 15 mph early Friday.
Heavy rain, strong winds, and hazardous surf are anticipated as the storm nears the islands.
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India’s education minister resigned following large protests led by a youth movement called the "Cockroach" movement. The protests, which involved young people across several cities, ended after the minister stepped down.
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The "Cockroach" movement is a youth-led protest group in India.
The movement focused on issues related to education and fairness.
Protests took place in multiple cities, including New Delhi and Mumbai.
The government had talks with the protesters but initially made little progress.
Police actions during protests were criticized for harsh treatment of demonstrators.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to punish exam fraud, one of the movement’s concerns.
The education minister resigned, which led to the protest movement ending.
The protests gained significant attention across India due to youth involvement and widespread support.
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Nearly 98,000 hectares of land have burned in France due to wildfires, setting a new historic record. The fire in the Gironde region remains very serious, but cooler temperatures and higher humidity have helped reduce its intensity.
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About 98,000 hectares (approximately 242,000 acres) have been burned by wildfires in France.
The Gironde region in southwestern France is the main area affected.
Regional official Sophie Brocas said the wildfire threat is still very serious.
The fire’s intensity has decreased because of lower temperatures and more humidity.
This wildfire is described as a historic record for France.
The event is linked to ongoing heatwaves and dry conditions in Europe.
Efforts to control the fire continue amid challenging weather conditions.
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Severe wildfires have forced over 260,000 people to evacuate in France and Spain amid extreme heat and dry conditions. Both countries have declared emergency measures and received international aid to fight the fires, which are at historic levels.
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More than 260,000 people have evacuated homes in France and Spain due to wildfires.
The fires began in mid-July and are worsened by heatwaves, dry spells, and strong winds.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the fires are at an unprecedented level and create unusual wind patterns.
About 197,000 people were evacuated in the Gironde region near Bordeaux in France.
France increased military support from 500 to over 1,000 soldiers to help fight the fires.
European countries sent firefighters and equipment to assist France.
Spain declared its first-ever national emergency over wildfires and evacuated around 70,000 people.
The Tour de France shortened its final stage because of the wildfires and redirected police to aid evacuation efforts.
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Nearly 30 beluga whales were moved from a Canadian aquarium to several aquariums in the United States. This happened after the Canadian theme park that housed the whales closed down. The transfer was part of an international emergency effort.
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About 30 beluga whales were transferred from Canada to the U.S.
The whales lived in an aquarium inside a Canadian theme park.
The theme park closed, so the whales needed new homes.
The move involved cooperation between countries.
The whales now live in different aquariums across the United States.
This was an emergency operation to ensure the whales’ safety.
The story was reported by Jared Ochacher on CBS News.
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Police are investigating donations made to the Reform UK party by a company owned by its deputy leader, Richard Tice. The money came from a major donor linked to a convicted fraudster, and the investigation focuses on whether donation rules were broken before the 2024 general election.
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Britain Means Business, owned by Richard Tice, gave Reform UK two donations of £250,000 each before the 2024 election.
The company received £1 million from Fiona Cottrell, a key donor to Reform UK and mother of a convicted fraudster connected to Nigel Farage.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating whether the donations broke election laws that ban hiding the true source of money.
Fiona Cottrell also gave Reform UK two direct donations of £250,000 each in May 2024.
These payments were reported by the Guardian to the National Crime Agency, prompting police investigation.
Reform UK said it follows strict rules for checking donations and had no knowledge of the investigation.
Reform UK's bank account was frozen shortly after the donations, but the reason is unknown.
The police inquiry has been ongoing for more than a year.
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A wildfire has been burning in the Cairngorms for 10 days, leading to the evacuation of residents in the village of Nethy Bridge after a major incident was declared. Locals say the government's response was too slow and lacked proper communication, while officials state that all possible resources have been used to control the fire.
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The wildfire started about 10 days ago and has affected the Cairngorms area in Scotland.
Residents of Nethy Bridge were evacuated after the fire threatened the village.
A major incident was declared by authorities only after the fire had been burning for over a week.
Local people criticized the slow government response and poor communication with those on the ground.
Firefighters used around 20 fire engines, two helicopters, and bulldozers to fight the fire.
Local residents said the fire could have been stopped earlier when it was still small.
Evacuated people were taken to a respite center at Macdonald Aviemore Resort, but some faced accommodation issues.
The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice said the government is acting based on emergency services’ advice and has asked for military help.
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The Education Minister of India, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after large protests led by young people over an exam paper leak scandal. These protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and demanded accountability and compensation for affected families.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was created by Abhijeet Dipke on social media.
Protests lasted 36 days and involved thousands of young people across India.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned in response to the protests.
The protests began after an exam paper leak scandal affected millions of students.
Police used tear gas and batons against protesters, causing injuries.
The CJP demanded compensation for families of students who died by suicide.
Protesters also called for a public apology from police and no punishment for demonstrators.
The protests highlighted a divide between India’s young generation (Generation Z) and the government.
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The Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani asked Israel to leave southern Syria right away without any conditions. This request was made during a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Damascus.
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani spoke to the UN chief in Damascus.
He demanded Israel’s immediate and unconditional withdrawal from southern Syria.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during the visit.
The meeting focused on the situation in southern Syria.
The talks took place during Guterres’ visit to Syria.
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Flavio Bolsonaro has officially started his campaign for Brazil’s presidential election in October, aiming to continue his family’s influence in the far-right movement. His campaign faces challenges from scandals involving a banker, family conflicts, and political divisions, while current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks re-election.
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Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is running for president in Brazil’s October election.
Jair Bolsonaro, currently in prison for plotting a coup after losing in 2022, named Flavio as his successor.
Flavio’s campaign is supported by the Liberal Party (PL) and he promises to fight crime, inflation, and high taxes.
Polls show Lula leading with 48% to Flavio’s 43% in a potential runoff vote.
Scandals include leaked audio about seeking funding from a banker accused of fraud and family disputes involving Flavio’s stepmother.
A Supreme Court justice ordered an investigation into the film financing linked to Flavio and blocked him from visiting his father before the election’s first round.
Flavio has tried to reconcile family divisions publicly and tries to present himself as a more moderate candidate than his father.
He has echoed concerns about Brazil’s electronic voting system despite those concerns being debunked.
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