In this satirical novel from the bestselling author of “Caucasia,” a writer who can’t sell her ambitious book about biracial people in history considers selling out to Hollywood by transforming it into a TV sit-com. Source
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Here Comes the Sun: Carl Hiaasen and more
Author Carl Hiaasen sits down with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl to discuss the television adaptation of his book “Bad Monkey” and his love for Florida. Then, Conor Knighton visits the small town of Hobart, New York, also known as the “Book Village of the Catskills.” “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Source
Where is Jermain Charlo?
Police release last known images of 23-year-old missing mom. Can this security camera video help reveal what happened to her? “48 Hours” contributor Michelle Miller reports. Source
10/12: CBS Weekend News
Tensions rise in Tampa after Hurricane Milton leaves many without gas, power; Millions see the northern lights in the U.S. Source
Fuel shortages hinder Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts in Florida
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes. Source
Last-known images of Montana missing mom caught on tape
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to “48 Hours” hoping to generate leads. Source
Walz pheasant hunts with Beretta as campaign makes appeal to gun owners
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz trekked through tall grass for hours, but didn’t get one shot off all day. Source
Geologists map hundreds of landslides triggered by Helene
Using laser scans and GPS cameras, accurate down to one inch, the U.S. Geological Survey has so far mapped more than 600 landslides caused by Hurricane Helene. Source
NFL stadium tackles climate change in a new way
Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, is growing an organic farm on the rooftop, harvesting all kinds of produce for concert-goers and football fans alike. The “Faithful Farm” is a strategy to sustainably grow and serve food on the premises. Anne Makovec has more. Source
How to predict and prevent catastrophic landslides from hurricanes
Hurricane Helene triggered hundreds and potentially thousands of landslides, according to federal geologists. Dave Malkoff explores how mapping out the destruction can help predict future disasters. Source