It was the pair’s first event together since they became the GOP’s nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Source
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U.S. celebrates 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing
Saturday marks 55 years since the crew of Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Buzz Aldrin, the only surviving member of that crew, remembered the historic moment by writing, “I am still inspired by what we all saw and did, the best of America and the best of humanity.” Source
Navy exonerates Black sailors 80 years after Port Chicago disaster
The U.S. Navy this week posthumously exonerated 50 Black sailors who were wrongly punished in connection with the 1944 explosion in Port Chicago, California, which killed 320 people and injured hundreds more. Elizabeth Cook has more. Source
Israel carries out airstrikes in Yemen following Tel Aviv attack
Israel said it carried out airstrikes Saturday on a city in Yemen controlled by the Houthi militant group. The airstrikes came one day after the Iranian-backed Houthis claimed responsible for a drone attack in Tel Aviv. Debora Patta reports. Source
Trump, Vance hold first joint campaign rally
President Donald Trump and his new running mate, Sen. JD Vance, were holding a campaign rally in the battleground state of Michigan Saturday. With Saturday’s event, the Trump campaign is signaling their path to victory runs through the Midwest. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 20, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Adriana Diaz. Source
Trump gunman flew drone over rally venue before shooting, sources say
The high school where the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, attended in Pennsylvania also said it has “no record” of him trying out for the rifle team as it had been widely reported. Source
Airlines, businesses rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and now have many of their planes and crews in the wrong place. Source
Veterans group works to restore coral reefs
According to NOAA, last month was the hottest June on record globally, and sea temperatures stayed well above average. The hotter-than-usual ocean water is a cause for concern for delicate coral reefs. In Florida, a group of veterans is working to help restore the vital ecosystems — and it’s helping more than just the reefs. Source
New Hampshire governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it “ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions.” Source