With contract talks stalled and the possibility of a strike inching closer, the union representing Hollywood actors announced late Tuesday that it had agreed to the studios’ request for federal mediation to try to bridge the divide. SAG-AFTRA, which represents thousands of actors in film and television, said that it …
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July, 2023
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6 July
Unsealed parts of affidavit used to justify Mar
Washington — The Justice Department on Wednesday released a more complete version of the affidavit used to justify the August 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago, revealing more of the evidence investigators compiled before the FBI executed its search warrant at former President Donald Trump’s South Florida property. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce …
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5 July
1 person shot during Fourth of July fireworks at Camden, N.J. waterfront
Someone was shot near the waterfront in Camden, N.J. during the finale of Fourth of July fireworks, police said Tuesday night. CBS News Philadelphia’s Tom Ignudo reports that the shooting sent a wave of panic through the people who were there to see the fireworks. The injury suffered by the …
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5 July
Meta launches Threads early as it looks to take on Twitter
Meta’s Threads app debuted a day earlier than expected, offering billions of users with an alternative to Twitter amid growing frustration with the Elon Musk-owned social media service. Threads had been slated to be released at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on July 6, but the company on Wednesday pushed forward …
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June, 2023
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28 June
Justice Department alleges newly charged health care fraud schemes totaled $2.5 billion in losses
Washington — Federal prosecutors unsealed dozens of cases against nearly 80 defendants across the country — including 24 medical providers — alleging they engaged in healthcare and pharmaceutical fraud schemes that led to $2.5 billion in total losses to Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance, the Justice Department said Wednesday. More …
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27 June
Thousands of types of illegal vaping devices, mostly from China, flooding U.S. despite FDA crackdown, report says
Washington — The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000 since 2020, driven almost entirely by a wave of unauthorized disposable vapes from China, according to tightly controlled sales data obtained by The Associated Press. The surge stands in stark contrast …
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26 June
Condoleezza Rice and Allyson Felix on prioritizing wellness to help women
Two pioneering women who’ve become leaders and role models — Condoleezza Rice, the first Black woman to serve as secretary of state, and Allyson Felix, the most decorated U.S. Olympian in track and field history — are now working together to help other women succeed by prioritizing wellness. At the …
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24 June
3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder after fatal shooting
Three San Antonio police officers have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman who was experiencing what the city’s police chief said was a “mental health crisis.” Sgt. Alfred Flores and Officers Eleazar Alejandro and Nathaniel Villalobos were suspended without pay and later arrested on murder …
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22 June
“Rust” armorer facing an additional evidence tampering count in fatal on
A weapons supervisor already facing involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the Western film “Rust” now faces an additional felony count. In a court filing obtained by CBS News Thursday, special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason …
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21 June
Here’s what’s on the menu for Biden’s state dinner with Modi
President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford are going all out for Thursday’s state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first lady worked alongside Comerford, guest chef Nina Curtis and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison to tailor the dinner …
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