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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak in late November

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure.

France 24

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Legendary architect and designer Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Among his many masterpieces were the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building.

Euronews

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Passage: Remembering architect Frank Gehry

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including celebrated architect Frank Gehry, who brought a unique vision to skylines around the world.

CBS News

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Notre-Dame's triumphant return: One year of record-breaking visits

Last year, Paris' Louvre museum welcomed 8.7 million visitors, and the Eiffel Tower some 7 million, impressive numbers that pale in comparison that of people who visited Notre-Dame. Sunday marks one year since the cathedral reopened its ...

France 24

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Grand Cairo Museum visitors so captivated that they fall into water

After 10 years of waiting, the Grand Cairo Museum opened its doors in early November – a grand project commissioned by President Sissi, who hopes to attract 7 million additional visitors. The first of them seem so captivated by the Statu...

France 24

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Influential architect Frank Gehry dies, 96

One of the world's most influential architects Frank Gehry has died at the age of 96. Known for his whimsical, unpredictable style, he rose to fame with his titanium design for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Al Jazeera

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Frank Gehry, master "starchitect," dies at 96

He was one of the superstars of modern architecture. Franck Gehry died in Santa Monica, California, leaving behind some iconic works, such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France.

France 24

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European housing market is on fire — what will the EU do?

Housing has become a hot topic across the 27-member bloc and Dan Jørgensen is the first-ever European Commissioner appointed to handle the situation. Will it help?

Euronews

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Hong Kong fire survivors allowed brief return to collect belongings

Residents of Wang Fuk Court returned to salvage belongings from the only block left standing after last week’s devastating fire. Authorities continue a criminal probe as mourners gather near the charred complex, with over 30 people still...

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More arrests made in Hong Kong as fire's death toll rises to 128

Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies in an intensive search of a high-rise complex where a massive fire engulfed seven buildings, bringing the death toll to 128 with many more unaccounted for. Authorities arrested another eigh...

CBC News

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Shutdown-delayed PPI report shows prices ticked up in September

The Producer Price Index report, delayed by the government shutdown, shows that prices ticked up in September. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS America

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Dismantling and reconstructing historic Cairo district

Egyptian restorers are reconstructing a dilapidated neighborhood in Cairo's historic center, dismantling houses then rebuilding them with materials from the old structures in a model they hope can be applied to other districts.

Reuters

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Winterproof your home: how to prep for the cold

AccuWeather's Ali Reid shares how you can prepare your home for the winter.

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Can 3D printing solve the global housing crisis?

3D printing technology is redefining how homes are built. In rural Colorado, a modular robot prints multi-story houses in days, instead of weeks. But can this technology scale fast enough to meet global demand?

DW News

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UK luxury home sales slump ahead of expected mansion tax

Sales of the UK's most expensive homes plummeted in October, according to new data, with affluent buyers appearing to be put off by the prospect of a so-called mansion tax in Labour's upcoming budget. Property website Rightmove said Mond...

Bloomberg

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New report shows share of first-time home buyers dropped to record low

The American dream feels increasing out of reach as home prices have skyrocketed for years. The latest report from the National Association of Realtors shows the share of first-time home buyers has dropped to 21%.

CBS America

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Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's life's work reaches new heights

Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí's famous Sagrada Família in Barcelona became the world's tallest church last month, but the designer's influence extends far beyond the basilica's walls.

CBS News

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Trump admin looks to jump start historically slow housing market

Using Denver's median home price of $560,000, a 50-year mortgage would lower monthly payments by $325, but nearly double the amount of interest paid over the lifetime of the loan.

Scripps Local

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Americans are delaying some life goals until they can buy a home

A new report from Coldwell Banker shows how Americans are arranging some life goals to prioritize buying a home. Aarthi Swaminathan, a MarketWatch personal finance reporter, joins CBS News with more.

CBS America

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Poland's renting fixer-upper incentive aims to solve housing crisis

Poland is offering discounted rent to people willing to renovate apartments in need of repairs. The measures are meant to ease pressure on the overpriced housing market.

DW News

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Italy: Hundreds of heritage sites at risk amid funding shortages

Heritage preservation groups in Italy are raising the alarm — nearly 450 historic sites are reportedly at risk due to age and insufficient maintenance funding. Just days ago, a 13th-century tower collapsed in central Rome, killing one pe...

France 24

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How public spaces can have a positive effect on a community

Marc Halle is an award-winning landscape architect. The former Saskatchewan resident now resides in Montreal but is back in the province for SK Design Week. He joined Saskatoon Morning to talk about the effect Meewasin Trail had on him a...

CBC News

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Worker rescued from Rome tower collapse dies

A worker who was pulled from the rubble of a medieval tower that partly collapsed in Rome has died. The man had remained conscious during the long rescue operation before being hospitalized in critical condition.

DW News

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Part of medieval tower near Colosseum collapses during renovation

Part of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome collapsed on Thursday during renovations. Firefighters rescued four workers, with rescue operations ongoing.

Euronews

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Best strategies in a buyer's market

The Bank of Canada will announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday. Those in the real estate market will be watching closely and many analysts are expecting a rate cut. That would ultimately mean lower mortgage rates for peopl...

CBC News

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Notre-Dame hosts rare wedding for carpenter who helped rebuild it

An extraordinary wedding was held on Saturday, 25 October, at Notre-Dame de Paris, ten months after the cathedral reopened. In a rare exception, Martin Lorentz, one of the 500 craftsmen who helped restore the cathedral, married his partn...

France 24

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A look at the history of the White House

Since our second president, John Adams, inhabited the White House, it has been burned by British troops, reconstructed, expanded, and gut-renovated. Mo Rocca looks at the history of a cherished American landmark.

CBS News

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Inside a historic, haunted Washington, D.C. home

The Octagon might not be the best-known home in Washington, D.C., but it's one of the city's oldest residences — and rumor has it that former occupants may still be haunting the halls. Take a look inside the historic site this Halloween ...

CBS America

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Why insurance rates keep climbing

Sean Kevelighan from the Insurance Information Institute explains why homeowner insurance rates are rising, even with a lack of major hurricane landfalls so far this season.

AccuWeather

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The push to turn vacant city lots into affordable homes in Chicago

The national median home price hit a record $407,000 last year, locking out many first-time buyers. But in Chicago, one architect is drawing up a solution to make homeownership more accessible.

CBS America