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Julian Assange extradition hearing wraps up

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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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

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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

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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

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