London police search for 2 suspects in “attempted arson attack” on synagogue

London police said Wednesday they were hunting two suspects after an “attempted arson attack” on a synagogue in the north of the British capital, amid an upsurge in antisemitic incidents. The pair, dressed in dark clothing and balaclavas, approached the synagogue in Finchley shortly after midnight and “threw two bottles suspected to contain petrol [gasoline]” …

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Book recommendations for Autism Acceptance Month

Book recommendations for Autism Acceptance Month – CBS News Watch CBS News Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins “CBS Mornings” with book recommendations to honor the experiences and identities of neurodivergent people for Autism Acceptance Month.

Iran claims oil tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. blockade on Iranian ports

Iran’s state media claimed Wednesday morning that a bulk carrier transporting food supplies and an Iranian crude oil tanker had entered Iranian waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, hours after a top U.S. military commander said a blockade of Iranian ports was “fully implemented.” Iran’s Fars News Agency said a supertanker capable of transporting …

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Prince Harry and Meghan face some criticism over Australia trip

Prince Harry and Meghan face some criticism over Australia trip – CBS News Watch CBS News There are mixed responses to a visit by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan in Australia. The trip is privately funded, and the couple is also making what appears to be paid appearances. Holly Williams reports.

3 years since Sudan civil war began

The United Nations is warning about the persisting conflict in Sudan that began three years ago. Shayna Lewis, a Sudan analyst for Paéma, joins CBS News with more.

Controversial surveillance program faces uncertain future ahead of House vote

Washington — A key surveillance authority, the spy tool known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces major obstacles in the House ahead of its expiration next Monday. Proponents of its renewal stress that it’s imperative that the surveillance tool not be allowed to lapse as the war with Iran continues. National …

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