Plan would reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power Microsoft data centers
The owner of Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear plant, the site of the worst commercial nuclear disaster in U.S. history, announced this week that it plans to spend $1.6 billion to restart its remaining functional reactor as part of a 20-year deal to provide power to Microsoft data centers. Michael George has more.
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Nancy Chen.
South Carolina conducts its first execution in 13 years
Freddie Owens, a death row inmate convicted in the 1997 killing of a convenience store clerk during a robbery, was executed by lethal injection Friday. It was South Carolina’s first execution since 2011
Trump says it’s “too late” for a second debate with Harris
Former President Donald Trump again poured cold water on the idea of a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, telling supporters at a North Carolina rally Saturday that it’s “just too late, voting has already started.” This comes after Harris accepted an invitation from CNN for a possible second debate in October. Nikole Killion […]
Biden hosts his final Quad summit in Delaware
President Biden brought the leaders of Australia, Japan and India to Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday, for the final so-called “Quad summit” of his presidency. It marked the fourth time the Quad leaders have met during Biden’s presidency in an effort to bolster their Indo-Pacific partnership. Natalie Brand reports.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange border fire one day after Beirut attack
A day after an Israeli strike on Beirut killed several dozen people, including a top Hezbollah leader, Israel and Hezbollah on Saturday continued to trade strikes. Chris Livesay has the latest.
California startup hopes weather balloons can help address global warming
A Northern California startup has taken on a controversial mission whose goal is to tackle global warming by sending weather balloons into the stratosphere that burst and release sulfur dioxide. Anne Makovec explains.
Tupperware’s bankruptcy filing marks end of an era
Tupperware, the iconic brand that was once a staple of American kitchens, filed this week for bankruptcy, citing what it called “macroeconomic challenges.” Nancy Chen takes a look at the role it played in defining American innovation.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison optimistic about turning Florida blue
Both Miami-Dade and Broward counties went for President Biden in 2020, while former President Donald Trump won the state by about three percentage points that year.
California Rite Aid store taking extreme measures against shoplifting
A Rite Aid store in Compton, California, is taking a dramatic step to combat shoplifting by placing nearly all its items behind locked cases, including paper goods and potato chips. Elise Preston has more.
