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3 U.S. citizens, 2 Spaniards held over alleged plot to “destabilize” Venezuela
[ad_1] Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through “violent actions,” the government said Saturday, adding that hundreds of weapons had been seized. The Venezuelan government identified the men detained on Saturday in an online video. One of them was…
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Tropical Storm Ileana brings pounding rain as it moves over southern Gulf of California, flooding roads
[ad_1] Mexico issued a tropical storm warning Saturday along the coast, from Altata to Huatabampito, and has discontinued all watches and warnings for Baja California Sur after rain from Tropical Storm Ileana pounded the resort-studded Los Cabos a day before. Ileana moved northward over the southern Gulf of California at 7 mph, according to the U.S.…
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Record-setting Polaris Dawn crew aims for early Sunday splashdown in Gulf of Mexico
[ad_1] The Polaris Dawn crew closed out a record-setting commercial spaceflight and packed up Saturday for re-entry and a pre-dawn splashdown early Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico northwest of Key West, Florida. Flying along a southwest-to-northeast trajectory, the Crew Dragon capsule, carrying billionaire Jared Isaacman, pilot Scott Poteet and company engineers Anna Menon and…
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Ohio police dispute new allegations immigrants are eating pets in Dayton
[ad_1] Police in Dayton, Ohio, have said there is no evidence that immigrants are eating pets, calling new allegations that emerged online on Saturday “irresponsible.” The police statement was issued hours after a new video and article alleged African immigrants in Dayton were seen preparing to grill dead cats. The claim was shared by Sen.…
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New exhibit marks 50 years of “The Power Broker”
[ad_1] New exhibit marks 50 years of “The Power Broker” – CBS News Watch CBS News Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” came out on Sept. 16, 1974, chronicling the decades-long reign of city planner Robert Moses. Moses was never elected to public office, but reigned over New York City like a king until “The Power…
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Why this London restaurant uses a new chef every week
[ad_1] Why this London restaurant uses a new chef every week – CBS News Watch CBS News At London’s Carousel, there are never too many cooks in the kitchen. Founders Ed and Ollie Templeton and their staff are constants, but the chefs change weekly. Each chef creates a single serving tasting menu, giving diners a…
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Saturday Sessions: The Heavy Heavy performs “Because You’re Mine”
[ad_1] Saturday Sessions: The Heavy Heavy performs “Because You’re Mine” – CBS News Watch CBS News Since being formed in Brighton, England, “The Heavy Heavy” has been hailed as “one of the most talented rock bands alive.” The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making…
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Saturday Sessions: The Heavy Heavy performs “Cherry”
[ad_1] Saturday Sessions: The Heavy Heavy performs “Cherry” – CBS News Watch CBS News Since being formed in Brighton, England, “The Heavy Heavy” has been hailed as “one of the most talented rock bands alive.” The quintet self-produced their critically acclaimed debut EP, and are about to release their first album. Now, making their return…
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Jane’s Addiction band members get into fight at Boston show, end concert early
[ad_1] CBS News Boston Live BOSTON – Members of the alternative band Jane’s Addiction were seen fighting onstage at their show in Boston Friday night. It happened at the band’s show at Leader Bank Pavilion. Video shows lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro yelling and confronting each other in the middle of a…
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The surprising lessons of the “GeoGuessr” world championship
[ad_1] The surprising lessons of the “GeoGuessr” world championship – CBS News Watch CBS News Imagine landing nearly anywhere in the world without being told where you are — and still being able to pinpoint your exact location from just a few clues. A dedicated group of online players are competing at an international competition…
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