Lars Vilks lived under police protection and constant threat, including from al Qaeda, after his depiction of the Muslim prophet. Source
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“Pandora Papers” reveal billions hidden by the rich and powerful
Hundreds of world leaders, past and present, and business moguls slammed for dodging tax laws: “This is where our missing hospitals are,” says one charity. Source
Nurse shot dead in Philadelphia hospital by someone wearing scrubs
The victim was a 43-year-old male nurse. The suspect fled but got involved in a shootout with police and was wounded, along with two officers. Source
Facebook whistleblower on the company’s algorithm
A former Facebook employee alleges the company “has set up a system of incentives that is pulling people apart.” Source
Despite his Alzheimer’s, Tony Bennett prepares to perform with Lady Gaga
The 95-year-old singer is gearing up for two more shows at Radio City Music Hall, though he’s grappling with Alzheimer’s. Anderson Cooper was there as he prepared. Source
Koreas reactivate cross-border hotline and speak on it
The on-again-off-again communications link was restored amid rising tensions over the North’s latest series of missile tests. Source
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga prepare for Bennett’s last big concert
The 95-year-old singer is gearing up for two more shows at Radio City Music Hall, though he’s grappling with Alzheimer’s. Anderson Cooper was there as he prepared. Source
Former top diplomat Fumio Kishida elected Japan’s prime minister
He’s expected to largely keep existing government policies in place – with a top priority almost certainly being the pandemic, which is front and center in Japanese politics. Source
U.S. experiences record coin shortage
The United States Mint Director is calling for people to spend their change as country is hit by coin shortage. Michael George reports Source
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program not living up to its name
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was meant to erase student loan debt for borrowers who spent a decade as public servants. But the program has come up woefully short for members of the military. Lesley Stahl reports. Source