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Game company puts new spin on virtual tennis

First there was "Tennis for Two," then Atari's "Pong." Tennis has been a popular subject for video games for decades. Now, gaming company 2K Games is putting a unique spin on the classic game with "Topspin Tennis," which features real-life athletes. Michelle Miller has more.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:45 am


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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:42 am


Efforts to secure ceasefire in Gaza continue

Attempts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing, with Hamas saying today that it is reviewing the latest Israeli counter-proposals as international negotiators work for a truce. Meanwhile, aid workers trying to make a difference in Gaza face perilous conditions.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:42 am


College student protests over Israel-Hamas war grow

College students are continuing to protest the Israel-Hamas war. At New York City's Columbia University, where an encampment of students first made headlines, tensions are high and negotiations between students and administrators are stalled.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:12 am


Recap of former president Donald Trump's New York trial

Former president Donald Trump's New York "hush money" trial has wrapped its second week. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker spent four days on the stand detailing his tabloid's efforts to hide stories that could have damaged Trump's 2016 campaign.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:12 am


Another American man visiting Turks and Caicos arrested after bullets found in his luggage

An American man has been arrested in Turks and Caicos after bullets were found in his luggage. This is the second such case this week, and the fourth in recent months.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:11 am


College protesters dig in as demonstrations against war grow

Protesters nationwide are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:03 am


Match Group CEO on romance scams: "Things happen in life"

The CEO of the nation's largest online dating company responded to questions stemming from a yearlong CBS News investigation​ into the growing threat of romance scammers.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 8:00 am


Eye Opener: Australia beachgoers save whales washed up on shore

Beachgoers in Australia helped save a pod of whales that washed up on shore, with more than 100 volunteers helping out. Meanwhile, campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war are spreading internationally. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 7:47 am


Harvey Weinstein to appear in NY court next week

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction​ on felony sex crime charges was overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 7:44 am


Pro-Palestinian student protest at Northeastern Univeristy cleared by police

An encampment at Northeastern University is being cleared. Campus officials reported the use of "virulent antisemitic slurs."

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 7:37 am


Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones

Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 6:20 am


How to watch the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 Livestream options, more

Here's how and when to watch Game 4 of the Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup NFL Playoffs series.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 12:22 am


How to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 livestream options, more

Find out how and when to watch Game 4 of the Cavaliers vs. Magic NBA Playoffs series, even if you don't have cable.

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Posted: April 27, 2024, 12:06 am


How to watch the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 4 livestream options, more

Here's how and when to watch Game 4 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Playoffs series.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 11:59 pm


How to watch tonight's Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat NBA Playoffs game: Game 3 livestream options, start time, more

Game 3 of the Celtics vs. Heat NBA Playoffs series is can't-miss basketball. Here's how and when to watch tonight.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 11:47 pm


How to watch the OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 3 livestream options, more

Here's how and when to watch Game 3 of the OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Playoffs series.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 11:10 pm


50 walk away from burning double-decker bus on I-595 in Davie

About 50 people are lucky to be alive Friday afternoon after the double-decker bus they were in caught fire, shutting down the westbound lanes of I-595 in Davie.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 10:15 pm


Hersh Goldberg-Polin's mother speaks out after Hamas releases hostage video of her son

For more than 200 days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct.7, his mother hadn't heard his voice or seen video that proved he was alive. But that changed this week, when Hamas released a propaganda video showing Hersh – an Israeli-American – alive with his left arm amputated. CBS News' Debora Patta sat down with his mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, to ask about the "overwhelming and emotional" moment she saw that video and how she hopes all parties involved can reach a compromise to end the suffering.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 8:50 pm


Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:55 pm


Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival

Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:52 pm


Emergency exit slide falls off Delta flight

A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Los Angeles was forced to circle back to New York's JFK International Airport Friday morning after it dropped an emergency exit slide.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:52 pm


High schoolers organize benefit dinner for young cancer patients and families

Meet high school freshmen Joshua Small and Alexander Morris, a dynamic duo making a difference in their New York city community. The two long-time friends are teaming up to raise money to help young cancer patients and their families.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:52 pm


Another American arrested in Turks and Caicos after bullets found in luggage

Another American has been arrested in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in his luggage. The Virginia man is the fourth American detained under similar circumstances in the last several months. Kris Van Cleave has more.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:51 pm


Small business owners brace for possible TikTok ban

With the clock ticking on TikTok, millions of users, including small businesses, are scrambling to figure out what to do next. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:50 pm


Decades after finding an abandoned baby, officer makes remarkable discovery

For more than two decades, retired Lt. Gene Eyster wondered what became of that boy he found abandoned in a cardboard box in an apartment hallway.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:49 pm


Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing. Blinken raised concern that China is helping Russia to produce tanks, armored vehicles and weapons for its war in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:49 pm


Pro-Palestinian protests emerge on more college campuses

Pro-Palestinian protests emerged on more college campuses Friday amid growing concerns about outside demonstrators not linked to schools where protests are being staged. Lilia Luciano has details.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:48 pm


Retired officer reunites with man he saved as a baby who followed in his footsteps

Retired police lieutenant Gene Eyster of South Bend, Indiana, had always wondered what became of the abandoned baby he saved 24 years ago. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to reveal how a phone call from a fellow officer revealed their incredible connection.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:47 pm


Trump trial closes out first week of testimony

Ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker took the stand again Friday to detail the scheme he helped broker to suppress stories that could have hurt Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Robert Costa has more.

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Posted: April 26, 2024, 7:47 pm