The extradition hearing for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange concluded Wednesday in the U.K., but a ruling isn’t expected immediately. Judges are determining whether Assange will be granted a new appeal hearing against the British government’s 2022 decision that he can be legally extradited to the United States. BBC News correspondent Nicky Schiller has more. Source
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What we know about the Russian-American ballerina arrested in Russia
A U.S.-Russian dual citizen, Ksenia Karelina, is detained in Russia on suspicion of treason after she donated about $50 to a Ukrainian charity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more on what we know about the arrest. Source
Hostage negotiations crawling along with Israel offensive deadline approaching
The Biden administration’s top Middle East adviser is in Egypt for talks about a hostage release and temporary cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. But negotiations appear to be plodding along with just a few weeks remaining before the Ramadan deadline Israel has set. If no deal is made by then, Israel says it will move forward with a major ground operation in the south of Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more. Source
Neo-Nazi rally in Nashville condemned by lawmakers
Videos on social media showed neo-Nazis marching through Nashville’s bustling music row and by the state capitol Source
9 tax credits to consider when filing your taxes for 2023
Tax season is upon us and returns are being filed. Here are nine tax credits that could give your tax refund a boost. Source
Breaking down the “Rust” movie shooting trial
Jury selection gets underway Wednesday in the trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie “Rust.” Anne-Marie Green has a look at the case. Source
Allison Russell discusses controversy surrounding Grammy win
Allison Russell, a celebrated bass musician from Nashville, recently won her first Grammy, a moment of triumph that quickly turned controversial in her home state of Tennessee. Source
U.S. criticized for veto of U.N. Gaza cease-fire resolution
The U.S. is getting international blowback after it vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. It’s the third time the U.S. has blocked such a resolution. Christopher O’Leary, former director of hostage rescue and recovery for the U.S. government, joined CBS News to discuss the veto and the latest negotiations for a hostage deal. Source
Trial for “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed begins
Jury selection is underway in the trial of “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Prosecutors say Gutierrez-Reed is to blame for live ammunition being in a prop gun that ultimately killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez-Reed has pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more. Source
Dozens of people reportedly buried by pit mine collapse in Venezuela
A local journalist in Venezuela says an apparent wall collapse in pit gold mine has left more than 100 people buried. Source