A white supremacist who killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Prior to sentencing, survivors and family members of his victims gave emotional testimonies. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
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Actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43
Actor Chadwick Boseman died Friday at the age of 43 after a four year battle with colon cancer. Boseman is remembered for his portrayal of iconic figures such as Jackie Robinson and James Brown, and his work in the ground-breaking film “Black Panther.” Michael George has more. Source
Team of women skydivers celebrate women’s suffrage
A group of women skydivers formed a team to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. The team planned a series of jumps in locations pivotal to the women’s suffrage movement. Nancy Chen reports. Source
Relaxed restrictions make it easier to sell homemade, locally-sourced food in several states
Multiple states have adopted legislation that makes it easier for people to sell homemade and locally grown food directly to consumers. Wyoming allows people to sell food directly to others without any regulation. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Office of the Director of National Intelligence says it will cease in-person briefings
CBS News has learned the Office of the Director of National Intelligence will cease giving in-person briefings to members of congress. Intelligence briefings will instead be given in writing, angering many Democratic lawmakers. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Protests continue in Kenosha as more details emerge in Jacob Blake shooting
Peaceful protests continued Saturday in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the shooting of Jacob Blake. Meanwhile, the Kenosha County sheriff had to apologize for controversial comments about policing he made in the past. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
States and colleges attempt to reopen as U.S. approaches 6 million coronavirus infections
California is attempting a new reopening plan after an early end to lockdown led to a surge in coronavirus cases. Across the country, various colleges are also trying to restart in-person learning after outbreaks on several campuses. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Intelligence director to stop in-person briefings to Congress
The move has prompted condemnation from senior Democratic lawmakers. Source
SpaceX to attempt historic back-to-back Falcon 9 flights
Two Florida launches nine hours apart, plus a polar orbit, mark new records for SpaceX Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, August 29, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas.” Source