At Ani Art Academy in the Dominican Republic, students have an experience unlike any other. Many of the aspiring artists come from impoverished areas, so the non-profit changes lives in addition to teaching about art. CBS News’ Meg Oliver reports. Source
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Israeli prime minister faces pressure to make deal for hostages
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure at home to make a deal to release the 130 remaining hostages believed to be held in Gaza. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports. Source
The Uplift: A Kelce act of kindness
Jason Kelce makes the day of a McDonald’s worker. A social media star uses her platform to educate people about ALS. Plus, more heartwarming stories. Source
South Carolina’s 2024 Democratic primary is today. Here’s what to know.
South Carolina holds the first official Democratic presidential primary election of 2024 today. Source
Tex-Mex eatery gains national acclaim after 60 years in the business
Joe’s Bakery is a family-run Tex-Mex joint that opened in Austin, Texas, in 1962. However, after receiving one of the hospitality world’s highest honors, the Tex-Mex mecca has received national attention. CBS News’ Brook Silva-Braga has more. Source
Saturday Sessions: Billy Strings and Chris Thile perform “Wild Bill Jones”
Get ready for the Grammys with this special Grammy Award edition of Saturday Sessions! Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer. Both are nominated for separate Grammy Awards and have long admired each other. Here, they’ll play together for the first time. Here are Billy Strings and Chris Thile with “Wild Bill Jones.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Billy Strings and Chris Thile perform “I Am A New Pilgrim”
Get ready for the Grammys with this special Grammy Award edition of Saturday Sessions! Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer. Both are nominated for separate Grammy Awards and have long admired each other. Here, they’ll play together for the first time. Here are Billy Strings and Chris Thile with “I Am A New Pilgrim.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Billy Strings and Chris Thile perform “I’ve Been All Around This World”
Get ready for the Grammys with this special Grammy Award edition of Saturday Sessions! Billy Strings is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist, and Chris Thile is a master mandolin player and composer. Both are nominated for separate Grammy Awards and have long admired each other. Here, they’ll play together for the first time. Here are Billy Strings and Chris Thile with “I’ve Been All Around the World.” Source
The fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East
Pentagon officials say that since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October, Iran-backed militias have launched dozens of attacks at U.S. military sites in Iraq and Syria. There are also fears that the war could extend to a new front along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports from Israel. Source
Senate negotiators say they’ve reached border deal
Senate negotiators say that they have reached a deal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S.-Mexico border. The full text of the $110 billion proposal will be released this weekend and includes funding for Israel and Ukraine. However, the bill faces a tough road and comes as a truck convoy heads to the border to protest the Biden administration. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest. Source