Auto workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW
Workers at two Mercedes Benz plants in Alabama this week voted against joining the United Auto Workers union. The movement to unionize saw opposition, not just from the company, but also Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. Michael George has more.
TikTok influencers file lawsuit against U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ban. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Rudy Giuliani served indictment in Arizona fake elector case
The former New York mayor was served after his 80th birthday celebration as he was walking to the car, a political adviser said.
Anchovies behind surge of sea lions in San Francisco
San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf is seeing an unusually large number sea lions that local officials say is the largest herd of the sea mammals the area has seen in 15 years. The massive herd is snacking on an overabundance of anchovies. Kenny Choi explains.
Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator, dies at 58
Alice Stewart was also a veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns.
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 18, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Weijia Jiang.
WNBA investigating $100,000 annual sponsorships for Las Vegas Aces players
The sponsorships do not violate the WNBA’s salary cap because the Las Vegas authority did not orchestrate it with the club.
Biden travels to Georgia ahead of Morehouse commencement address
President Biden on Saturday made his second trip of the year to Georgia as he attempts to shore up support in the battleground state. On Sunday, he will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College. Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Minnesota Friday, before traveling to Texas to address members of the National Rifle Association. […]
Fighting intensifies in northern Gaza; body of fourth hostage recovered
The violence across the devastated Palestinian territory is widening, with the northern Jabalia refugee camp seeing some of its fiercest fighting in months between Israeli forces and Hamas militants. The Israeli military said Saturday it has recovered the remains of a fourth hostage, this after the bodies of three hostages were recovered on Friday. Imtiaz […]
‘Wentzville Days’ draws crowds with food and community activities
WENTZVILLE, Mo. – This weekend is a big time for St. Charles County residents, who have been flocking to Wentzville since Friday to take in all the fun at “Wentzville Days.” The Wentzville Days Fair and Music Festival celebrates the community with food, drinks, craft, vendors and local activities. Hot temperatures weren’t enough to keep […]
