4/20: CBS Weekend News
House passes $95 billion package to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan; Florida village takes unique approach to dealing with its pesky peacock population
One dead, 7 missing after 2 Japanese navy choppers crash in Pacific
The cause was not immediately known, but the two helicopters might have collided with each other before crashing into the water, Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said.
Woman convicted of homicide says victim liked to drink vodka & Visine
After a deceased woman’s toxicology report showed an abnormality — a chemical compound found in several brands of over-the-counter eye drops — suspicions grow over her caregiver’s story.
At least 2 killed, over a dozen wounded in Memphis block party shooting
The shooting occurred during a block party with an estimated 200 to 300 people in attendance, authorities said.
The far-reaching legacy of Columbine victim Daniel Mauser
Saturday marks 25 years since the massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, in which two gunmen killed 12 students and a teacher. One of those victims was 15-year-old Daniel Mauser. His father spoke to Karen Morfitt about the far-reaching legacy his son left behind.
2 children killed when suspected drunk driver crashes into birthday party
A young brother and sister died and more than a dozen people were injured, authorities said.
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, April 20, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Nancy Cordes.
House passes $95 billion package to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The House Saturday approved a bipartisan package of four bills that would provide a combined $94 billion in foreign military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson helped shepherd the package through despite threats from some members of his caucus that they may move to oust him after passage. Natalie Brand reports […]
A look at the first week of Trump’s historic New York trial
Former President Donald Trump is facing criminal charges of falsifying business records over alleged “hush money” payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The jury that will decide the case, including a teacher, an investment banker and a corporate lawyer, have been seated in his trial, which will continue Monday. Bradley Blackburn reports from […]
Israel steps up airstrikes on Rafah
For more than two months, Israel has threatened to send troops into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, but even without such an operation, Rafah is under regular bombardment. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
