“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan.
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return and approve additional aid, but House Speaker Mike Johnson said he won’t ask lawmakers to return to Washington before the election. Tom Hanson […]
Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday was on the campaign trail in North Carolina, which is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump meanwhile was in Arizona to announce a new proposal to expand the Border Patrol. Nikole Killion has more.
Tensions rise as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, Gaza
Israel continued strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned the U.N. to remove its peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.
Dozens injured in Hezbollah drone strike on Israel
More than 60 people were injured in a drone strike in northern Israel, with Hezbollah saying it targeted a military camp in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut last week. The strike came as the U.S. announced it was sending an anti-missile system and U.S. military personnel to Israel. Ramy Inocencio reports.
SpaceX launches, recovers most powerful rocket ever built
SpaceX on Sunday launched the world’s most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.
Massive and historic autograph book up for sale
Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which weighs around 60 pounds, is now for sale. Barry Petersen has the story.
Fatal crash closes westbound I-44 near Six Flags
CORRECTION: A prior version of this story indicated a different set of lanes were closed on the interstate. We regret the error. EUREKA, Mo. – Westbound Interstate 44 near Six Flags was closed late Sunday afternoon following a wrong-way crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles. The crash took place approaching Exit 264 for […]
3 injured in overnight crash in Des Peres
DES PERES, Mo. – Three people were hospitalized overnight following a crash on Manchester Road in Des Peres. According to a statement from the Des Peres Department of Public Safety, the crash happened just before 2 a.m. in the 12200 block of Manchester. Authorities learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Manchester struck another vehicle […]
