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Neil Diamond on coming to terms with his Parkinson's diagnosis
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Neil Diamond on his life becoming a Broadway musical
In this preview of an interview to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning" April 2, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about the Broadway production of "A Beautiful Noise," a musical based on his life.
Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
Plants unleash ultrasonic cries for help when stressed, study finds
And if you listen closely, the type of sound the plant is making could tell you what's wrong.
T. rex's ferocious image may have just taken a hit
The classic image of Tyrannosaurus rex flashing giant teeth might be wrong. New research suggests they were likely covered by scaly lips.
Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
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Amazon is currently offering some crazy-good spring deals on SoloStove fire pits to help you enjoy your backyard this spring. Whether you're hosting a backyard party or just want to have a fun family night and make some s'mores, a SoloStove is a great addition to your yard -- plus, these smokeless fire pits are a ton of fun to bring on camping trips. Today, you can get your very own SoloStove for up to 24% off.
SoloStove Mesa tabletop fire pit: $80
The Mesa is SoloStove's compact, tabletop fire pit option. It offers dual fuel capabilities and SoloStove's signature 360° Airflow so that anyone can easily ignite it and enjoy a smokeless fire from their own backyard.
One Amazon reviewer called this the "perfect little tabletop fire pit" writing, "This thing is great. Because of the design the fuel burns up very quickly and with almost no smoke once it's going. Cleanup is super simple; just dump out the ashes."
SoloStove Mesa tabletop fire pit, $80 (reduced from $105)
SoloStove Bonfire 2.0 fire pit: $276
The Bonfire Bonfire 2.0 is a large fire pit built for the backyard or camping. It allows you to easily light up smokeless fires anywhere for warmth and of course delicious treats, like s'mores.
SoloStove Bonfire 2.0 fire pit, $276 (reduced from $345)
Save on Apple AirPods Pro 2: $235
The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancelation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.
The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods.
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $235 (reduced from $249)
Looking for a lower-budget alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro this spring? The second generation Apple AirPods may lack spatial audio, but the 4.8-star headphones are reviewer-loved.
Apple AirPods, second generation, $99 (reduced from $150)
Get a free memory upgrade on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra just came out last month -- but you can already score a deal on it. Amazon is currently offering free memory upgrades on the S23 Ultra smartphone.
The phone features a 6.8-inch screen, as compared with the standard S23's 6.1-inch screen. The S23 Ultra includes an an embedded S Pen and the largest battery of the three models. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also offers a pro-grade camera. The smartphone's camera can film in 8K at 30 frames per second. It also includes a new 200MP adaptive pixel sensor to easily adapt to different lighting conditions.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512 GB), $1,200 (reduced from $1,380)
Get the Google Pixel 7 Pro for $150 off
The Google Pixel 7 Pro features a 6.7" QHD display with 25% higher peak brightness and a polished aluminum finish.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro features an enhanced three-camera system. It has a 50-megapixel main camera, 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and 48-megapixel telephoto camera. The ultra-wide lens is 20% wider than the prior model and offers stronger autofocus. The smartphone includes enhanced zoom capabilities for clearer photos up to a 30x zoom.
Google Pixel 7 Pro (128 GB, unlocked), $749 (reduced from $899)
Save on the Bissell Little Green Machine
The Bissell Little Green Machine portable carpet cleaner can be used to spot-clean carpets and upholstery to remove tough stains. With spraying action and powerful suction, it can even remove pet messes and stains.
The green cleaner is 11% off today.
Bissell Little Green Machine portable carpet cleaner, $110 (reduced from $124)
Save an extra 20% when you buy $50 in bulk home goods at Amazon
Did you know Amazon has warehouse-store-like offerings? It's true. And while Amazon already has great everyday prices on bulk paper towels, coffee pods, baby wipes and more, you can save an extra 20% when you spend at least $50.
This deal is an Amazon Prime member exclusive.
Shop Amazon's warehouse-store sale
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022 download: 20% off
Need to file taxes in 2023? Amazon has a deal on TurboTax Deluxe downloads right now. This software allows you to file up to five federal returns and one state return electronically.
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022, $56 (reduced from $75)
Want to start on your 2023 tax return for free? Head to the TurboTax website -- you don't need to pay until you file, and you'll save a few bucks over the price of buying software on Amazon. Some can even file for free. (For simple tax returns only; not all tax payers qualify.)
TurboTax Free Edition
Best TV deals at Amazon this weekend
Save on a new TV to watch your favorite spring shows, sports and more.
- 65" Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV, $600 (reduced from $830)
- 43" Amazon Fire smart TV, $240 (reduced from $370)
- 55" Sony Bravia XR 4K smart TV, $1,298 (reduced from $2,000)
- 65" LG C2 Series OLED smart TV, $1,697 (reduced from $1,900)
- 50" Samsung Q60B QLED smart TV, $548 (reduced from $648)
- 75" Sony 4K Google smart TV, $898 (reduced from $998)
- 55" Samsung QLED Class Q70A, $798 (reduced from $848)
- 42" Insignia F20 smart TV, $160 (reduced from $270)
More tech deals at Amazon this weekend
Amazon has tons of other tech on sale now, including Amazon devices, pet-monitoring cameras, massage guns and more. Find the best Amazon tech deals below.
Best spring cleaning and home organization deals at Amazon this weekend
Spring is here, and that means that it's time to get started on your spring cleaning. Fortunately, Amazon has everything you need to clean up and refresh your home for spring. From closet organizers to vacuums to storage shelves, all of your spring cleaning essentials are on sale now at Amazon.
- iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum, $250 (reduced from $274)
- Yeedi Vac 2 robot vacuum and mop, $250 after coupon (reduced from $350)
- Lefant M210 Pro robot vacuum cleaner, $150 (reduced from $400)
- Samsung Jet Bot+ robot vacuum with clean station, $427 (reduced from $799)
- Jet Bot AI+ robot vacuum with object recognition, $660 (reduced from $1,299)
- Roborock Q5+ robot vacuum, $500 after coupon (reduced from $700)
- Shark HP201 air purifier, $199 (reduced from $330)
- Dyson Ball Animal 2, $389 (reduced from $500)
- ClosetMaid Cubeicals organizer (6 cube), $86
- Furinno Pasir three-tier open shelf bookcase, $27 (reduced from $31)
- Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum, $543 (reduced from $550)
Save on Easter Basket stuffers at Amazon
Amazon is currently discounting toys from Play-Doh, Nerf, Hasbro and more for up to 41% off. Many of these toys would make great easter basket surprises this year. Our favorite toy deals include:
Best spring luggage and travel essentials deals at Amazon this weekend
Planning a spring break trip? Then head over to Amazon to save on new luggage and all of your travel essentials. Right now, you can save on Delsey Paris luggage and save on other must-have travel items.
Best home and kitchen deals at Amazon this weekend
Spring cleaning season is also a great time to refresh your kitchen and bedding. Plus, it's National Sleep Awareness month, so now is a good time to think about how you've been sleeping and invest in new bedding or pillows to help you get the best rest possible this spring.
Best health and fitness deals at Amazon this weekend
Get healthy this spring at Amazon -- all sorts of great exercise equipment is on sale now.
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