The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is revealing the nominees for the Oscars this morning. Source
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Mass evacuations possible as Philippines volcano erupts
Some 13,000 villagers are already out of their homes but the number could skyrocket. Officials even warned of a possible tsunami from the lake the volcano is in. Source
Iran denies protesters in Tehran shot at after Trump’s warning
Videos purportedly show victims of live ammunition fire in Tehran days after Trump warned Iran’s leaders not to “kill your protesters.” Source
Two U.S. soldiers killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan identified
They were from Virginia and Illinois. The latest attack seemed certain to stall fresh efforts to restart peace talks between Washington and the Taliban. Source
Large wave sweeps father, two young kids out to sea
Girl rescued by police officer but pronounced dead in hospital, boy missing and father’s condition unknown. High waves warning was in effect when tragedy struck. Source
Human Rights Watch claims director denied entry into Hong Kong
“I had hoped to spotlight Beijing’s deepening assault on international efforts to uphold human rights. The refusal to let me enter Hong Kong vividly illustrates the problem,” HRW’s executive director said. Source
Venice is Drowning, Joaquin Phoenix, Rafa
Floods exacerbated by climate change could destroy Venice; Then, Joaquin Phoenix: A three-decade career filled with dark, complicated characters; And, Rafael Nadal on his island home, his rivalry with Roger Federer, and his family Source
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Powerful storms kills at least 11 people in the Southeast; “Volcanic tsunami” warnings in the Philippines after an eruption near Manila Source
Joaquin Phoenix: The 60 Minutes Interview
Anderson Cooper gets the actor to open up about his childhood, his nervousness on set, and how he felt about his “Joker” character. Source
Catching up with Rafael Nadal during his “off-season”
The world’s top-ranked tennis player invites 60 Minutes to one of his morning practices where he plays against two opponents, despite being on break from the tennis season. See the full interview with Nadal, Sunday. Source