Despite signals the U.S. economy is strong, voters are wary
Wall Street has seen six straight weeks of gains and with unemployment near a 50-year low, there are signs the economy is strong. However, the cost of everyday essentials is still a top-of-mind issue for voters, and although the rate of inflation is at a three-year low, consumers are still complaining food prices remain high. […]
Harris campaigns with Lizzo in Detroit and Usher in Atlanta
Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally Saturday morning with musician Lizzo in Detroit, Michigan, before holding another with singer Usher on Saturday night in Atlanta, Georgia, a state where early voting broke a record this week and continues to surge. Weijia Jiang reports.
Boeing, machinists’ union reach tentative deal that could end strike
Aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing and the union representing about 33,000 striking machinists reached a tentative agreement Saturday on a new contract that, if ratified, would end a strike which has dragged on for more than a month. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said it plans to have members vote to ratify the […]
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan.
Trump, Harris zero in on Pennsylvania in race’s final stretch
Pennsylvania has 19 electoral votes up for grabs, the most among the battleground states, which is why the Harris and Trump campaigns have made approximately 50 appearances combined there in the past three months. Former President Donald Trump is looking to drive up voter turnout in deep red Westmoreland County to help him offset other […]
Drone launched toward Netanyahu’s home, Israel says
A drone was launched from Lebanon Saturday toward the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government said. It was unclear where the drone landed, or whether it was intercepted. Neither Netanyahu or his wife were home at the time, and there were no injuries. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
Saint Louis University lays off 23 staff members
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University announced the layoffs of 23 staff members on Friday. A university spokesperson tells FOX 2 that the layoffs include workers from six administrative divisions and two schools. The university says the layoffs are part of an effort to cut expenses by $20 million in the 2024 fiscal year. St. […]
No. 22 Illinois beats No. 24 Michigan 21-7 for first win over Wolverines since 2009
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan on Saturday. The Illini wore 1924 throwback uniforms to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Red Grange’s six-touchdown performance against Michigan on the day Memorial Stadium was dedicated. Tanner Arkin […]
At least 7 killed in dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island
Crowds had gathered on Sapelo Island for a celebration of its tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
Delphi, Ind., murder trial continues with details of search for missing girls
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
