Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza speaking out after prisoner swap | 60 Minutes
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was one of eight Russian dissidents freed in the largest international prisoner swap since the Cold War. He says he thought he was going to be executed on the day he was taken from his cell.
Mezcal producers preserve traditional methods as demand for liquor grows | 60 Minutes
Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape.
9/29: CBS Weekend News
Death toll from Helene keeps rising across Southeast; A San Francisco coffee roaster’s mission to deliver the perfect cup
Temperature swings and your lawn
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Up until a few days ago, the bi-state area was facing another drought. Extreme weather specialist Chris Higgins looks at how this rollercoaster weather is affecting our lawns. Craig Calhoun, a turf specialist with Ryan Lawn and Tree of St. Louis, says the turf he’s seen these past few weeks […]
9/29: The Takeout: Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, talks with Major Garrett about voter enthusiasm in her state, how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting her district and the politics of a potential government shutdown on this week’s episode of “The Takeout.”
Missouri sees 125 school threats since July
ST. LOUIS – Staff at Lyon Academy in St. Louis sent an anonymous letter to the teacher’s union this week after they say a gun was found outside of the school. “In this case, the district has done everything they were supposed to do. They followed policy,” Local 420 teacher’s union spokesperson Byron Clemens said. […]
Billy Joel, Sting perform raincheck concert at Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS – Music fans in St. Louis braved the aftermath of Hurricane Helene to attend a delayed concert featuring legends Billy Joel and Sting. Heavy rain forced Friday’s originally scheduled show to be postponed until Sunday night. Despite soggy conditions on the field, fans filled the stadium, relieved that the show had finally gone […]
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Nancy Chen.
Biden calls for diplomacy, says all-out war must be avoided
President Biden said Sunday he would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that he believes that an all-out war in the Middle East must be avoided. Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
Death toll from Helene keeps rising across Southeast
On Sunday, the death toll rose past 100 from Helene, a monster storm that cut a devastating path across several Southeastern states. Millions are still without power and communities are just starting to sift through the destruction. Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina and Jason Allen from Florida.
