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The CBS News program "Justine's Voice | Post Mortem" revisits the 2003 murder case of Justine Vanderschoot. The show features discussions about the location where her body was found and the ongoing efforts by her family to keep the convicted murderers in prison.
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The program covers the 2003 murder of Justine Vanderschoot.
Justine’s body was found in an isolated area.
CBS News correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Gayane Keshishyan Mendez discuss the case.
They talk about how the case affected them personally, especially as mothers.
Justine’s family continues to fight to keep the convicted killers behind bars.
The content is part of a CBS News segment called "Post Mortem."
The program is available on the CBS News app.
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An Air India plane heading to London from Ahmedabad, India, crashed shortly after take-off, resulting in the deaths of almost everyone on board. The flight carried 242 people, including passengers and crew from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. Only one person from the crash survived.
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The Air India flight was traveling from Ahmedabad, India, to London Gatwick Airport.
The crash resulted in almost all passengers and crew losing their lives.
The plane had 242 people on board, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian.
Among the confirmed victims are Akeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee, and their daughter Sara, all from a family in Gloucester, UK.
A married couple, Adam and Hasina Taju, from London, also died along with their son-in-law, Altafhusen Patel.
The Syed family from west London, including parents Javed and Mariam, perished with their two children.
The crash was fatal for Vijay Rupani, former chief minister of Gujarat, India.
Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national, survived and was hospitalized for injuries.
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An Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, India, killing 241 people, including passengers, crew, and people on the ground. One passenger, a British national, survived. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and investigations are ongoing.
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The Air India flight was traveling from Ahmedabad, India, to London, UK.
The crash occurred shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
230 passengers and 12 crew members were on board.
The aircraft crashed into a residential area, hitting a hospital complex and a student hostel.
204 bodies have been recovered so far.
Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British passenger, was the only survivor.
The crash is under investigation by Indian authorities with help from US and UK investigators.
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An Air India plane heading to London crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad, India, after taking off. Out of 242 people on the plane, 241 were killed, and one British passenger survived. A major rescue operation was started after the crash, and the survivor is receiving medical treatment.
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The Air India plane was flying from Ahmedabad, India, to London.
The crash happened shortly after the plane took off.
The plane hit a residential area, causing an explosion and a lot of smoke.
241 people on board died in the accident.
One passenger, a British national, survived and is being treated at a hospital.
A large rescue operation was launched following the crash.
Footage shows the plane taking off and then crashing, with smoke rising into the sky.
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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad International Airport, resulting in 241 fatalities. Investigations involving experts from India, the US, and the UK will examine the crash's cause, considering possibilities like engine failure.
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The crash occurred shortly after take-off, 1.5 kilometers from the runway.
This incident marks the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner since it began commercial service in 2011.
The crash resulted in 241 deaths, including those on the ground.
The plane was flown by two experienced pilots with over 9,000 combined flying hours.
The plane took off at 13:39 local time, as reported by Air India.
The aircraft carried a full load of fuel, around 100 tonnes.
A mayday call was made shortly after take-off, but no further communication was received.
Footage shows the aircraft flying low over a residential area before crashing.
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A British man named Vishwashkumar Ramesh survived a plane crash in India that killed at least 200 people. He was seated in seat 11A on an Air India flight headed to London. The crash happened shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, and there are ongoing efforts to help the affected families.
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A British national, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, survived an Air India plane crash in seat 11A.
The crash resulted in at least 200 deaths, with 204 bodies recovered according to officials.
The Air India flight took off from Ahmedabad and was bound for London Gatwick Airport.
The plane crashed shortly after take-off, hitting accommodation used by doctors.
There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian on board.
Mr. Ramesh contacted his family and reported that he is safe but has injuries.
UK crisis teams are working in India and the UK to assist affected families.
A reception center is set up at London Gatwick for relatives of the passengers.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez apologized after a corruption scandal led to the resignation of a top official in his party. Santos Cerdán, a close political colleague, stepped down to defend himself in court over accusations of improperly awarding contracts for personal gain. Sánchez plans to reorganize his party's leadership but will not call for early elections.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez apologized to the public after a corruption scandal involving a senior colleague.
Santos Cerdán resigned to defend himself against accusations related to improper contract awards.
Cerdán will testify in the Supreme Court, denying any wrongdoing.
Sánchez stated he was unaware of the corruption issue and promised party leadership changes.
He confirmed that national elections would not be held before 2027.
The political situation in Spain remains tense, with Sánchez leading a fragile coalition.
The corruption scandal is not Sánchez's first political challenge; he faced another crisis in April 2024.
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A New York judge declared a mistrial for a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein because one juror would not continue deliberations. Weinstein has already been found guilty of another sexual assault charge in this trial and convicted for sex crimes in Los Angeles.
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A mistrial was declared on the rape charge after a juror refused to deliberate.
The juror's refusal followed reports of tension and arguments among the jury.
The judge reminded the jury to only consider the specific charges in the case.
Weinstein was found guilty of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in this trial.
An earlier conviction in New York was overturned in April 2023, leading to a retrial.
Weinstein has been accused by over 100 women, though not all have resulted in criminal charges.
He is serving a 16-year sentence for a Los Angeles conviction and likely faces more prison time.
Weinstein co-founded Miramax, a leading film studio with hits like "Pulp Fiction."
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Six activists, who tried to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza by boat, have been sent back to their home countries by Israel. Two other activists remain in Israel but are expected to be deported soon. The boat they sailed on was intercepted in international waters and was part of an effort to bring attention to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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Six activists were deported from Israel after their boat tried to break a naval blockade of Gaza.
Two activists are still in custody in Israel and are expected to be deported soon.
The activists' boat, named Madleen, was stopped in international waters on its way to Gaza.
The deported activists include a member of the European Parliament, Rima Hassan.
The boat was part of an effort to deliver a small amount of aid to Gaza and raise awareness about conditions there.
Israeli authorities described the boat as carrying very little aid and emphasized that such attempts to break the blockade are illegal.
Israeli foreign ministry plans to send the aid on the boat to Gaza through official humanitarian channels.
Another group of activists attempting to join a related march in Egypt faced delays and deportations.
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Pope Leo XIV appointed a Chinese bishop, Joseph Lin Yuntuan, showing that he supports an ongoing agreement between the Vatican and China made in 2018. This agreement allows China some input on choosing bishops, though details have not been fully shared with the public.
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Pope Leo XIV named Joseph Lin Yuntuan as a bishop in China.
This is part of a 2018 agreement between the Vatican and China.
The agreement lets China have some say in picking bishops.
The exact details of the agreement are not public.
As of now, Chinese Catholics can go to state-approved or underground churches.
Lin's appointment was formally recognized by Chinese law.
China broke formal ties with the Vatican in 1951 but relations have been improving.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found that Iran has not met its nuclear non-proliferation commitments. This is the first such finding in 20 years and may lead to involvement of the UN Security Council. The IAEA expressed concerns about Iran's lack of cooperation and secret nuclear activities.
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The IAEA discovered that Iran is not following its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.
This finding could lead to a referral to the UN Security Council.
The IAEA noted Iran's lack of cooperation and undeclared nuclear activities.
Iran warned European countries against supporting the IAEA resolution.
Talks between Iran and the US for a new nuclear deal could face further challenges.
The IAEA reported Iran has a significant stockpile of enriched uranium.
Iran maintains that its nuclear programs are for peaceful purposes only.
The 2015 nuclear deal was abandoned by the US in 2018, leading to increased sanctions on Iran.
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President Donald Trump attended a performance of Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, where the crowd responded with both boos and cheers. This was Trump's first visit to the Kennedy Center since he became president and reorganized its leadership.
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President Trump and his wife attended a performance at the Kennedy Center.
The audience reacted with both boos and cheers as the Trumps arrived.
Some people in the crowd started chanting "USA."
This was Trump's first visit to the Kennedy Center as president.
Trump previously changed the leadership at the Kennedy Center and named himself chairman.
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In Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, severe reductions in food and cash aid from the United States have left many refugees, including children, facing hunger. The cuts have forced the World Food Programme to decrease food rations, affecting hundreds of thousands of people who depend on this support to survive.
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Food rations in the Kakuma refugee camp are at their lowest due to U.S. aid cuts.
Kakuma camp houses about 300,000 refugees from Africa and the Middle East.
Many children in the camp suffer from severe malnutrition and receive medical treatment.
The U.S. previously provided about 70% of the World Food Programme's funding in Kenya.
Refugee rations now meet only 30% of the minimum daily nutritional needs.
Cash transfers to refugees have stopped, impacting their ability to buy essential supplies.
Refugees are struggling to find enough food, with some relying on basic grains and oil.
Local markets and small businesses inside the camp are affected as cash flow decreases.
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A new species of dinosaur called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis was discovered in a Mongolian museum collection. It is considered the closest known ancestor to all tyrannosaurs, potentially rewriting the evolutionary history of this group of dinosaurs, which includes the T.rex.
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Scientists found a new dinosaur species in a Mongolian museum that is related to tyrannosaurs.
The species is named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, which means "Dragon Prince of Mongolia."
This dinosaur lived about 86 million years ago and helps us understand tyrannosaur evolution.
The discovery was published in a scientific journal called Nature.
Khankhuuluu shows traits that are early forms of features found in later tyrannosaurs, like strong jaws.
The new species weighed about 750 kilograms, while T.rex weighed much more.
Researchers studied two partial skeletons found in the 1970s in Mongolia.
These skeletons were first thought to belong to another species but were later identified as a new species by the research team.
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Paris Baguette is a Korean bakery chain with a strong international presence, including 4,000 stores in 14 countries. The company plans to expand further with over 1,000 new branches, mainly in the US, by 2030 and is building a large factory in Texas. They aim to combine global bakery trends with Asian flavors and see their bakery products as universal, not limited to French origins.
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Paris Baguette is a bakery chain from South Korea.
The brand operates 4,000 stores in 14 countries around the world.
Paris Baguette plans to open over 1,000 new international branches by 2030, focusing on the US market.
A new factory in Texas is set to become their largest overseas production site by 2027.
The company sees bakery products like croissants as universal, not exclusive to Europe.
Paris Baguette has partnerships with sports teams to promote its brand, including Tottenham Hotspur in the UK.
The chain uses a system of delivering frozen dough to its outlets, improving efficiency and shelf life.
The bakery offers both traditional and Asian-inspired baked goods, like matcha and red bean pastries.
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A six-month-old malnourished baby girl named Siwar Ashour was evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for medical treatment. The evacuation was part of a program to bring seriously ill children to Jordan due to Gaza’s overwhelmed medical system.
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Siwar Ashour, a baby from Gaza, is suffering from malnutrition and weighs only 3kg, about half of her expected weight.
Her mother, Najwa, can’t breastfeed because she is also malnourished.
Siwar's family, including her blind father and grandmother, accompanied her to Jordan.
Jordan and the U.S. made an agreement in February to bring 2000 sick children from Gaza to Jordan for medical care.
The Israeli blockade and military actions have made it difficult for Gaza to provide necessary medical supplies and care.
Siwar was among 16 children evacuated on Wednesday for treatment.
Gaza’s health system is struggling due to war damage, creating a need for such evacuations.
Families in Gaza often suffer from disruption due to the ongoing conflict, impacting their ability to access food and medical care.
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Brian Wilson, the co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at age 82. Wilson, known for his pioneering work in music and creating hits for the band, was an influential figure in the rock music scene. Tributes from other musicians highlight his impact on music history.
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Brian Wilson was a co-founder and frontman of The Beach Boys, a popular 1960s rock band.
He passed away at the age of 82, as announced by his family.
The Beach Boys sold over 100 million records around the world.
Wilson was known for producing hits like "I Get Around," "Help Me, Rhonda," and "Good Vibrations."
He used the recording studio innovatively, especially noted in the album "Pet Sounds."
Wilson was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 1984 and dementia in 2024.
He was widely admired, with tributes from prominent artists like Elton John and Sean Ono Lennon.
Wilson had a family, including adopted children and two daughters from a previous marriage.
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Israeli forces have found the bodies of two Israeli hostages in Gaza, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. One of the hostages was identified as Yair Yaakov, killed during an attack on October 7, 2023. The other hostage's name has not been released.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the recovery of two hostage bodies in Gaza.
One identified as Yair (Yaya) Yaakov, killed in his home during an attack on October 7, 2023.
Yaakov's teenage sons and partner were initially abducted but released in November 2023 under a ceasefire deal.
Israeli forces found the hostages' bodies in the Khan Younis area, southern Gaza.
The Israeli military used precise intelligence from their Hostage Task Force and Intelligence Directorate to locate the bodies.
Prime Minister Netanyahu mentioned ongoing efforts to secure the release of 53 remaining hostages, of which 20 are believed alive.
Israeli forces have recovered bodies of additional hostages from the same area over the past week.
The October 7 attack in southern Israel led to 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages being taken initially.
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Two French antiques experts, Georges "Bill" Pallot and Bruno Desnoues, were found guilty of forging historic chairs they claimed once belonged to French royals. They received prison sentences and fines but won't return to jail because they already served time in pre-trial detention. Another accused, Laurent Kraemer, along with his gallery, was acquitted of negligence after a long investigation.
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Pallot and Desnoues were convicted of making fake 18th Century French chairs and claiming they were owned by royals.
Both men received four-month prison terms and financial penalties but will not go back to prison due to time served before trial.
They sold these fake chairs to high-profile buyers, including the Palace of Versailles and a Qatari royal family member.
Laurent Kraemer and his gallery, initially accused of not properly checking the chairs, were acquitted.
The ruling is part of a nine-year investigation into the antique forgery case.
Pallot was a well-regarded expert on 18th Century French chairs and utilized his access to historical records to identify and replicate missing items.
Desnoues was known as a skilled craftsman and helped create the replicas for sale.
The prosecution noted the case highlighted flaws in the historical furniture market, calling for better regulation.
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