The band Improvement Movement, based in Atlanta, performed their song "I Do" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. They have a new album called "Your Perfect Real Life," which they describe as full of positive and enjoyable music.
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Improvement Movement is a new band from Atlanta.
They appeared on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
They performed the song "I Do."
Their third album is titled "Your Perfect Real Life."
The band says the album offers a lot of good feelings through music.
The performance can be viewed on the CBS News app.
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The United Nations has agreed to support a new world map that shows Africa’s true size more accurately. This change moves away from the old Mercator map, which makes Africa look smaller and less important compared to other regions.
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The UN voted on Friday to adopt a resolution supporting an updated global map.
The resolution was sponsored by African countries.
The new map aims to show countries’ real sizes better than the traditional Mercator map from the 1500s.
The old Mercator map makes Africa look smaller than it actually is.
The change hopes to correct the idea that Africa is less important or on the edge of the world.
The resolution reflects growing recognition of Africa’s significance on the global stage.
The move is part of wider efforts to promote fair representation of all continents.
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The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, called violent actions by some Israeli settlers in the West Bank "acts of terror" during a visit to Palestinian American residents. These attacks, including vandalism and arson, have increased since the conflict between Hamas and Israel began in October 2023.
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U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee described violent Israeli settler acts in the West Bank as "terrorism."
The ambassador visited the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, affected by frequent settler attacks.
Settler violence includes burning mosques, cars, vandalizing homes, and graffiti.
Such attacks have increased after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
The Israeli government condemned some settler violence, calling it the work of a "handful of rioters."
Most of the world considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal.
The U.S. embassy cannot investigate crimes but urges the Israeli government to act.
The ambassador highlighted the difficult and unsafe living conditions for Palestinians, including some American citizens, in the West Bank.
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Former French President François Hollande is considering a run in the next presidential election after a period of low popularity and a decade since leaving office. Many people now view him more positively, partly because they are unhappy with current President Emmanuel Macron and the other candidates competing to replace him.
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François Hollande was the French president from 2012 to 2017 and left office with very low approval ratings.
He chose not to seek a second term, the first French president to do so under the Fifth Republic.
Hollande has returned to public life and is active in political events ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
He will decide in December whether to run again or support another candidate.
His popularity has improved somewhat as people are dissatisfied with Emmanuel Macron and other presidential hopefuls.
Hollande is remembered for enduring many rainy days during his presidency and for his “love scooter” story.
Unlike Macron or Nicolas Sarkozy, Hollande is mocked but less disliked by the public.
He was re-elected to the French National Assembly in 2024.
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Rescue teams in Gaza recovered the remains of 55 Palestinians from a building destroyed nearly three years ago in an Israeli airstrike. The slow recovery work is made difficult by a lack of heavy machinery, and many bodies remain buried under rubble in Gaza following ongoing conflict.
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The remains of 55 people were found in the rubble of the Malka family home in Gaza City.
The building was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike on November 19, 2023.
Rescue efforts have been slow and mostly manual due to a shortage of heavy equipment.
Gaza’s Health Ministry and UN groups estimate 10,000 to 14,000 people remain missing under rubble.
Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported 17 bodies and 27 injured admitted in the last 48 hours.
Since October 2023, at least 73,470 people have died and 174,540 have been injured in Gaza.
There is no official plan by Israel or the US to forcibly move Palestinians out of Gaza despite some Israeli ministers proposing population removal.
Rescue teams are calling for more equipment to find and recover more victims in Gaza.
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A Chinese person was rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal 10 days after a large flash flood hit the Himalayan area. The flood killed more than 1,300 people.
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The rescue happened in Nepal in the Himalayan region.
The person rescued is a Chinese national.
A flood made up of ice, rocks, and mud caused the disaster.
More than 1,300 people died in the flood.
The rescue took place 10 days after the flood.
Authorities confirmed the person was found alive inside a tunnel.
The disaster is one of the deadliest in that area recently.
Rescue efforts are still ongoing with some others saved as well.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in military strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. This pause comes as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to discuss peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine.
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President Putin announced a 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv.
The pause in attacks is intended to create space for peace talks.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow for negotiations.
The talks focus on seeking a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
The article was published on May 9, 2026.
Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine and a focal point in the conflict.
The involvement of US envoys shows international efforts to mediate peace.
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US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to talk with Russian officials about ending the war in Ukraine. They were greeted by Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian presidential envoy, as part of a new peace effort.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are US special representatives focused on peace talks.
They traveled to Moscow on Saturday for discussions.
Their meeting partner was Kirill Dmitriev, who represents the Russian president.
The talks aim to find a way to stop the war in Ukraine.
This visit is part of a new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine.
The article was issued on May 9, 2026.
No detailed outcomes of the talks were reported yet.
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A drone attack on a military base in northeastern Colombia killed three soldiers and wounded four. The Colombian army says the National Liberation Army (ELN), a rebel group, carried out the attack near the border with Venezuela.
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The attack happened in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, a department near Venezuela.
Explosives were dropped from drones during the attack.
Three soldiers died, two at the scene and one after medical care.
The Colombian army named the soldiers killed in action.
President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the attack and promised strong action against criminals.
President de la Espriella supports a military alliance with the U.S. and Israel to fight guerrilla groups.
The ELN has been active since 1964 and controls parts of the border region with Venezuela, a key coca-growing area.
ELN shares territory with dissident FARC factions that refused Colombia’s peace agreement.
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The TV show "Star Trek" first aired 60 years ago on CBS. Although the original show lasted only three seasons, it created many new shows and movies and gained a large fan following around the world.
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"Star Trek" debuted on CBS 60 years ago.
The original show lasted for three seasons.
The show led to many spinoff TV series and movies.
"Star Trek" has a very dedicated and large fanbase.
It has become a significant part of global popular culture.
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Israel says it has taken control of the Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic area in southern Lebanon, after fighting Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group. Israel continues to hold a security zone in southern Lebanon to pressure Hezbollah and protect its northern border, despite the ongoing conflict and a ceasefire agreement reached in June.
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Israel claims to control the Ali al-Taher ridge, 15 km from the Lebanon border.
Israeli forces say they defeated Hezbollah fighters and destroyed tunnel networks in this area.
The ridge is about 600 meters (1,970 feet) high and holds strategic military importance.
Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has not officially responded to Israel’s claim.
Iran warned the U.S. it would respond strongly if Israeli attacks on the ridge continued.
Israel has held a “security zone” in southern Lebanon since escalations in 2023 and 2024.
Human rights groups say Israel’s actions have destroyed civilian infrastructure and displaced many Lebanese people.
Israel uses control of southern Lebanon to pressure Lebanon’s government to act against Hezbollah.
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The U.S. military attacked three Iranian oil tankers after missiles targeted U.S. Navy ships. The strikes aimed to stop funds going to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and happened amid ongoing conflict and failed negotiations.
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U.S. Navy ships were reportedly attacked with missiles by Iran.
The U.S. responded by striking three Iranian oil tankers, disabling two and destroying one.
The tankers were said to help fund Iran's Revolutionary Guard and their armed groups.
No U.S. personnel were injured during these attacks.
Iran's state television confirmed missile strikes near Kharg Island, an important oil export terminal.
The conflict is part of ongoing hostilities that began earlier in the year with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
There have been casualties on the Iranian side, including civilians wounded by U.S. strikes.
Both countries have tried military and economic tactics, but talks to end the conflict have failed.
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Reform UK is facing a controversy over a report about possible illegal donations, including a scheme to funnel foreign money into the party. Nigel Farage, a key figure in the party, claimed he was not paying attention during a recorded conversation about this issue. The controversy has overshadowed the Reform UK conference in Birmingham.
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A report claims there was an attempt to funnel money from foreign sources to Reform UK.
Nigel Farage said he "wasn't listening" during the discussion about the donations.
The controversy is causing problems for Reform UK during its conference in Birmingham.
The issue was discussed by BBC presenters Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, and Joe Pike.
The party’s conference features discussions on policies as well as the donation controversy.
Cultural issues may also be contributing to the money-related controversies around Reform UK.
Newscast, a daily BBC podcast, covered the story and offers ongoing political analysis.
The podcast is accessible on smart speakers and online platforms.
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Two U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, traveled to Moscow to try to restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv for 72 hours to support the U.S. visit.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are the U.S. envoys visiting Moscow.
Their mission is to restart peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
The peace talks had been stalled for months before this visit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a 3-day pause in attacks on Kyiv.
The pause was meant to help the U.S. delegation carry out their work.
The information came from the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry.
Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine and a key area in the conflict.
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The US military said it attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at two US warships in nearby waters. The strikes were described as a response to Iran's missile attacks.
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US Central Command reported striking three Iranian crude oil tankers on Saturday.
The strikes followed Iranian forces firing ballistic missiles.
The missiles targeted two US warships that were patrolling regional waters.
The US action was presented as retaliation for the missile attacks.
The incident involved military forces from the US and Iran in a regional water area.
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Rescuers in Nepal saved two people alive 10 days after severe floods caused by a glacier collapse. One man was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, and a woman was pulled from a damaged house, as search efforts continue for thousands missing.
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A Chinese man was rescued from a 225-meter hydropower tunnel in Nepal by joint Nepalese and South Korean teams.
The man was the third worker rescued alive from the Trishuli hydropower project.
A woman was rescued from a damaged house in Nuwakot town and taken to Kathmandu for treatment.
Floods caused by a glacier collapse hit Nepal on August 26, killing at least 1,300 people.
More than 5,000 people remain missing after the floods.
About 900 workers are missing at 12 hydropower projects, with roughly 500 trapped in tunnels.
Rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, Nepal, and the U.S. are involved in the search.
The rescued Chinese man was in stable condition and communicated with rescuers before being saved.
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The US military said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after US navy ships were attacked by missiles in the region. Two of the tankers were permanently damaged, and one was destroyed, as part of efforts to target Iran’s financial support for armed groups.
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US warships, including an aircraft carrier and destroyer, faced multiple missile attacks by Iran but no American troops were hurt.
The US struck three Iranian oil tankers: two were permanently disabled and one was destroyed.
The tankers are believed to support Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and armed proxy groups in the region.
One strike occurred near Kharg Island, another near Jask, and the third in the Gulf of Oman.
Iran reported the attack and said the crew of one tanker survived and was evacuated.
Recent attacks follow a month of relative quiet and are part of an ongoing conflict that restarted with strikes in February.
A US strike in Minab on February 28 killed many schoolchildren due to a targeting error; the Pentagon is still investigating.
US officials say they will defend their forces and may continue targeting Iran’s oil fleet if needed.
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In the West Bank town of Arraba, Israeli military and settlers have been demolishing Palestinian farmland and olive groves while establishing new settlements. This has led to restrictions on land use for Palestinians and an increase in settler attacks, especially after military reoccupation of parts of the area and new settlement constructions since early 2024.
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Israeli bulldozers and soldiers have been destroying Palestinian olive groves and farmland near Arraba.
Israeli settlers planted flags and built new settlements, including Emek Dotan, on Palestinian land.
The Israeli military reoccupied the Arraba military camp in March 2024.
The new settlement Emek Dotan was officially opened in August 2024 with Israeli government officials attending.
Palestinian farmland near Arraba has become inaccessible, with about 1.5 square kilometers affected.
Settler attacks on Palestinian property and people have increased since October 2023.
The mayor of Arraba reported pressure from Israeli forces to stop local protests and social media updates related to settler violence.
Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law.
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Rescuers in Nepal saved a Chinese worker and a Nepali woman from flood wreckage caused by a glacier collapse. Many people remain missing as teams continue searching damaged hydropower tunnels and nearby areas.
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Lu Haitao, a Chinese hydropower worker, was rescued from 225 meters inside a flooded tunnel in Rasuwa district.
Chandika Kumari Shrestha, a 64-year-old Nepali woman, was dug out from her collapsed home in Nuwakot district.
Both were trapped after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas on August 26, which caused severe flooding and debris flows.
At least 1,331 people have died in Nepal, with about 5,000 still missing, including 589 foreigners.
Around 900 hydropower workers are missing, with about 500 believed to be trapped in tunnels flooded by the disaster.
The glacier collapse destroyed homes, roads, schools, and hydropower projects in the region north of Kathmandu.
Search and rescue teams from India, China, South Korea, the US, and Australia are assisting Nepal.
Officials remain hopeful that more survivors will be found in the tunnels and other affected areas.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv starting Saturday night. This pause coincides with a visit from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv, aiming to restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides have recently increased attacks as the conflict enters its fifth year.
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Putin announced a three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv, starting at midnight Saturday.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv to try to revive peace talks.
Kushner and Witkoff will meet with Putin in Moscow and Kyivan officials in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Ukraine would also pause airstrikes during the envoys’ visit.
Russia has increased drone and missile attacks recently, hitting Kyiv and other cities.
A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine’s Security Service building in Kyiv on Friday.
Russian attacks killed five workers at an industrial site in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
The war between Russia and Ukraine continues with an active front line and regular air raids.
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