“Peaky Blinders” creator talks about his new project, “Maria”

Screenwriter Steven Knight brought the final days of late opera singer Maria Callas to the screen in the new film "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie. Knight, who is also a producer and director, is also known for his work on the television hit "Peaky Blinders." He opened up to CBS Saturday Mornings' Dana Jacobson about how he brings stories to life.

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Trump Seeks to Halt His Criminal Sentencing in New York

A Manhattan judge has already indicated that he will spare Donald J. Trump from jail time, but the president-elect is seeking to avoid the symbolic blow of the criminal proceeding.
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Minecraft Creator Confirms Minecraft 2 (Sort Of)

Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson says he's hoping to start work on a new game that would serve as a "spiritual successor" to the block-based sandbox game he first created in 2009. "I ...
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TikTok Creators in Limbo as Platform Ban Looms

The TikTok ban could leave creators in the lurch.
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Jason Kelce Kicks Off His New Gig: Late-Night Talk Show Host

“They Call It Late Night With Jason Kelce” was the first of a four-week “pop-up” experiment. How did the football and media star do?
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Bad Bunny Talks ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos,’ His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet

In an exclusive video interview, the world-conquering Latin superstar discusses why his new album is filled with traditional sounds and rhythms from his homeland.
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Russell Wilson dismisses Steelers' 4-game losing streak, saying 'I don’t really wanna talk about the past'

Pittsburgh has scored 17 or fewer points in each of its past four games, with Wilson twice passing for under 200 yards.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Forget talk of defending workers, the US visa feud is about the market’s needs

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Austrian chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time
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Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.
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German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general ...
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About 30 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza as truce talks set to resume

‘Harsh day’ of bombardments with several children among dead, says Gaza’s civil defence agency . Gaza’s civil defence agency said about 30 people were killed in Israeli bombardments on Friday, as ...
The Guardian - 2d
New Orleans attacker posted recordings on his beliefs in year before rampage

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CBS News - 3d
Tiger Bech's family on his final moments after New Orleans attack

Jack Bech described the moments his family said goodbye to his brother, Tiger Bech, who was one of the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack. CBS News' Kati Weis reports.
CBS News - 3d
Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out

Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out
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WATCH: Victim of New Orleans attack talks about moments of horror on Bourbon Street

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How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His 'Badass Truck'

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Analyzing the New Orleans attacker's background and a look at his neighborhood

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Jacob Trouba Does Not Regret One Thing About His Ugly Departure From Rangers

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Yahoo Sports - 3d
New details from FBI about the New Orleans terrorist attack

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CBS News - 4d
What Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias' love of wrestling taught him about building his brand in comedy

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Los Angeles Times - 4d
Questions raised by Biden comments about New Orleans attacker

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Louisiana representative talks about New Orleans attack, security

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Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap

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What to know about the investigation into the New Orleans attack

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What we know about New Orleans terror attacker

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The Hill - 4d
Details emerge about the victims of deadly New Orleans attack

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NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has made a career of picking up and moving—and what about his real estate?

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MarketWatch - 4d
What we know about the victims of the New Orleans truck attack

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NBC News - 4d
What we know about the driver in deadly New Orleans attack

Investigators are working to uncover more about the driver in the deadly New Orleans attack. Police have identifed the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. CBS News' ...
CBS News - 4d
Biden delivers remarks about New Orleans truck attack: Watch live

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks about the New Orleans attack that left at least 15 dead and dozens more injured early Wednesday morning at about 6:30 p.m. local time The attack is ...
The Hill - 4d
The new Great Wall: China’s $70 billion, 2,700-mile water transfer mega-project

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What we know about the New Orleans truck attacker

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Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Dish About Their New Year’s Eve Show

The morning after the two were live on CNN, they talked about tequila shots, Diplo and Cohen’s dancing skills.
The New York Times - 5d
Biden speaks to reporters about New Orleans truck attack

President Biden spoke with reporters briefly about the early investigation into the truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people early on New Year's Day. CBS News senior White House ...
CBS News - 5d
Biden briefed on New Orleans attack, spoke to mayor about federal support

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NBC News - 5d
Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents

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The New York Times - Dec. 24