The coronavirus pandemic has affected many aspects of life in America, and rodeos are no different. The sport continues, but without fans, riders and other participants are learning to adjust. Major Garrett has more. Source Read More »
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Philadelphia music academy continues with online lessons during pandemic
Philadelphia’s All City Orchestra Summer Academy continued to give music lessons throughout the pandemic. A group of 90 middle and high school students received online instruction from professional musicians, including some from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jim Axelrod reports. Source Read More »
Wildfires and a “firenado” plague the West Coast
Several wildfires are burning out of control on the West Coast, fueled by dry brush and extreme heat. For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issued a warning for a fire tornado. Lilia Luciano reports. Source Read More »
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett.” Source Read More »
Finishing the work of a murdered journalist
Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed by a car bomb in Malta in 2017. Now major news organizations are continuing her reporting Source Read More »
“Desert One”: Inside the failed 1980 hostage rescue in Iran
A new documentary by Academy Award-winner Barbara Kopple explores the aborted attempt to retrieve 53 Americans held by revolutionaries in the captured U.S. Embassy in Tehran. Correspondent David Martin talks to Delta Force members who survived the calamitous mission in which eight U.S. service members perished. [To find out more about “Desert One” visit desertonemovie.com.] Source Read More »
Virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday
The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be a largely virtual affair due to the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the challenges of holding — and reporting on — a four-day long online campaign event. Source Read More »
Gunman opens fire at San Antonio flea market
San Antonio fire chief Russell Johnson said maybe 100 shots were fired into the crowded parking area of Mission Open Air Market. Source Read More »
Top Democrats press Postal Service leaders for answers on delivery delays
Democrats are demanding Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Robert Duncan testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on August 24. Source Read More »
Exploring the complexities of “cancel culture”
“Cancel culture” is sparking debate over whether it helps precipitate social change or simply threatens freedom of expression. The latest episode of CBSN Originals’ “Speaking Frankly” series dives into these complex conversations. Executive producer Adam Yamaguchi joined CBSN to discuss the issue. Source Read More »