“We are dedicating this season to Breonna Taylor, an outstanding EMT who was murdered over 130 days ago in her home,” one player said. “We will say her name…We will be a voice for the voiceless.” Source
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Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in South Texas, expected to dump several inches of rain
Hurricane Hanna made landfall in South Texas on Saturday, the first hurricane to make landfall in 2020. Meanwhile, Hurricane Douglas in the Pacific is still a threat to Hawaii, even though it is not expected to make direct landfall. Jeff Berardelli has the forecast. Source
National Zoo reopens for the first time in 19 weeks
After shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. reopened to the public for the first time in 19 weeks. Some indoor exhibits still remain closed for health and safety reasons. Chip Reid reports. Source
How climate change is impacting Lake Tahoe’s crystalline water
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, there is no shortage of visitors coming to Lake Tahoe for its clear, blue waters. But scientists warn that climate change and pollution are damaging the lake. Anna Werner reports. Source
Three named storms expected to make landfall in the U.S. this weekend
In the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Hanna became the first hurricane of the 2020 season to form in the Atlantic. The storm was upgraded to hurricane status early on Saturday morning while approaching landfall in Southern Texas. It is just one of three storms expected to make landfall in the U.S. this weekend. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 25, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jamie Yuccas.” Source
Coronavirus relief bill negotiations continue as benefits set to expire
The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April — an extra $600 per person each week– are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports. Source
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in South Texas
Hanna was upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane while it still churned off the coast of Texas on Saturday. Source
Regis makes small talk fun
Philbin must be doing something right after 40 years on the air Source
TV icon Regis Philbin dies at 88
Legendary television host Regis Philbin died from natural causes at his home in Manhattan, New York. Philbin was 88 years old. Source