CBS Weekend News, September 12, 2020
West Coast has some of worst air quality in the world amid wildfires; Nonprofit provides free meals to Texas children facing food insecurity amid pandemic
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West Coast has some of worst air quality in the world amid wildfires; Nonprofit provides free meals to Texas children facing food insecurity amid pandemic
States issue new restrictions to contain surge of coronavirus infections; Displaced owl found in Rockefeller Christmas could take flight as soon as Monday
The 81-year-old, known for her philanthropy work in the Los Angeles area, died early Wednesday morning.
Sources say Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continued to send signals to satellites for several hours after it lost contact with air traffic controllers. Investigators strongly suspect the plane turned west and headed back across the Malay Peninsula; and, General Motors acknowledged that it knew about an issue with ignition switches turning off in 2001 in Saturn Ions, but a comparable ignition cylinder was put in Chevy Cobalts and other cars starting in 2004.
Search teams have had to resort to using their hands to dig through the thick mud, and cameras are being inserted into air pockets in the hope of finding survivors of a mudslide that struck Oso, Wash.; and, California's long drought has left the Sacramento River so low that for the first time in two decades, the Coleman fish hatchery can't release the first of 12 million baby salmon raised there.
Just after 9 Friday night, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake, centered about 20 miles outside Los Angeles, struck Southern California. Residents in hardest-hit areas are cleaning up; and, Crews searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are focused on an area more than a thousand miles from the coast of Australia, where planes flying as low as 150 feet from the water have been looking for evidence of the missing aircraft.
High school students traveling to tour a college were forced to kick out the windows of their bus when it collided with a Fed Ex truck; and, Steve Hartman meets Joe Brown, a Florida barber who is still cutting hair at the age of 98.
Three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a Jewish community center and a retirement facility near Kansas City; and, A new series about climate change will premiere soon on Showtime. "Years of Living Dangerously" uses celebrities to highlight the global challenges caused by climate change.
Authorities in South Korea are investigating whether the ferry's captain may have been the first off the sinking ship, while survivors say evacuation orders were delayed; and, three people were killed and 13 injured in eastern Ukraine as pro-Russian separatists fought with Ukrainian national guard troops outside their base in Mariupol.
Mount Everest guide describes "surreal scene" after an avalanche came crashing down, killing 12 people; and, Steve Hartman meets Donnie Edison, a California man who, after suffering a stroke, finds new direction through his love of baseball.
The first reported case in the U.S. of the Omicron variant was detected in California. The person was fully vaccinated and had recently traveled to South Africa, where the variant has been reported. Anna Werner has the latest.
The 2014 Boston Marathon winner, Meb Keflezighi, was a spectator when bombs rang out at last year's race. He tells Jeff Glor he took motivation from the attacks and wrote the names of those who died on the four corners of his bib. Many runners dedicated the race to those affected by the bombings, and many survivors took to the course to reclaim the marathon; John Odom was waiting to cheer on his daughter when the first bomb went off at the Boston Marathon's finish line last year. He suffered major nerve damage in both his legs, but as Elaine Quijano reports, this year's race was a day he was determined not to miss.
Prosecutors say the inexperienced third mate was at the helm of the capsized South Korean ship when the disaster began; and, a transit cop shot in the leg during the Boston Bombing manhunt defied all odds and survived with both legs and normal brain function.
Nigerians took to the streets to protest their government's handling of the abducted schoolgirls, who have been missing now for nearly four weeks. The parents are demanding more action as they prepare for a Mother's Day without their daughters; and, the best high school jazz ensembles in the nation have been getting the kind of teaching they could only dream of. But as Jim Axelrod explains, their famous instructor may have gotten the most.
Some evacuees from the wildfires in southern California are just beginning to return home. But many are only being allowed to go on foot until the entire area is declared safe; and, Alexa Ferreira plays soccer so well that some colleges are taking notice. She's only in the 9th grade but has already heard from several colleges.
Investigators in Tennessee said the fire that swept through the Great Smoky Mountains last week was arson; Hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered one of the most memorable lines in history, including this iconic line: "A date which shall live in infamy."
After Donald Trump tweeted about Boeing's allegedly "out of control" costs for building new Air Force One planes, the company's stock plunged Tuesday, though it later recovered; Seventy-five years ago, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
Intelligence sources tell CBS News that the CIA is confident the Russian government tried to influence the presidential election in favor of Donald Trump; Griffin Madden was one of the victims killed in the Oakland, California, warehouse fire
The Obama administration announced a series of actions against Russia Thursday in retaliation for alleged Russian hacking which sought to disrupt the presidential election; Parmesan cheese is on the most-wanted list for many criminals in Reggio Emilia, Italy.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the nightclub attack in Istanbul, saying that the gunman was avenging Turkey's role in Syria's bloody civil war; Tulane medical school in New Orleans prepares its students not just to be good doctors, but also how to include food in the conversation.
Millions of Californians under stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 surge; Teen scientist selected as Time Magazine's first-ever "Kid of the Year"
The White House finally released the number of Americans who have signed up for Obamacare. Less than one-third of the 106,000 Americans who are counted as enrolled did so by navigating HealthCare.gov; and, California's Filipino community, the largest in the country, is hoping and praying for the safety of friends and relatives affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Many are chipping in to the relief effort, sending medical supplies and meals and raising money for the storm victims.
Firefighters struggle to contain deadly blazes in California amid extreme winds; Twin brother and sister surprised with homecoming coronations
President Trump undergoes aggressive and experimental coronavirus treatment; Patriots-Chiefs game postponed after Cam Newton tests positive for coronavirus
U.S. battles coronavirus surge as states see record new cases; Teenagers come together to create podcast during pandemic
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
President Trump had warned Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement.
The jury dismissed all charges due to the statute of limitations.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
The Trump administration has placed intense pressure on Cuba's communist leadership.
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
President Trump said he received a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, and is being taken to Germany for treatment.
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
At least three victims, and two suspected shooters, are dead in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, police say. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Three adults and two suspects are dead after a shooting on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil leads a special report.
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego. CBS affiliate KFMB reports.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump posted on social media Monday afternoon that the U.S. will not go through with attacks on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, at the request of Middle East allies. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
At least three victims, and two suspected shooters, are dead in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, police say. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Anna Schecter have the latest.
Three adults and two suspects are dead after a shooting on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil leads a special report.
At least one of two shooters at a San Diego mosque is dead, sources say. Police say the threat is neutralized. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
San Diego police said the threat at the Islamic Center of San Diego "has been neutralized" after officers responded to a reported active shooter on Monday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.