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
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“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
Famously clear Lake Tahoe has been polluted by climate change
When it was measured last year, the clarity of the lake was about 80 feet — 20 years ago, it was 100 feet. Source
30 states see surge in coronavirus deaths
Coronavirus deaths are on the rise in 30 states as infection rates and hospitalizations in Texas and Florida continue to increase. In addition to health concerns, millions of Americans struggling to pay rent are now facing potential evictions. Michael George reports. Source
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, continue to clash with federal officers
Protesters in Portland, Oregon, once again clashed with federal officers who have been deployed to the city. Meanwhile, officials in Seattle are worried the presence of federal officers could increase tensions. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
John Lewis honored in Troy and Selma, Alabama
The civil rights icon was also honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday. Source