U.S. accuses Iran of launching drone strikes against Saudi Arabian oil plant; California governor expected to sign new legislation for independent workers. Source
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Trump’s upcoming gun control proposal is a mystery
The White House has been talking to a trio of lawmakers who all support tougher background checks Source
Tropical Storm Humberto expected to become a hurricane as winds strengthen
Tropical storm Humberto is expected to become a hurricane within the next 24 hours. Jeff Berardelli reports. Source
U.S. accuses Iran of launching drone strikes against Saudi Arabian oil plant
The U.S. is accusing Iran of an attack on Saudi Arabia’s largest oil plants, after multiple drones bombed production fields. The attack destroyed the source of an estimated 8 million barrels of crude oil produced there every day, which is about 10% of the world’s daily supply of crude oil. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Trump administration expected to roll out gun control proposal by next week
The Trump administration is expected to announce its proposal to curb gun violence as soon as next week. After the Democrats debated gun control in Houston, it is unclear what President Trump will support. Ben Tracy reports. Source
California governor expected to sign new legislation for independent workers
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make “gig workers” eligible for benefits. But companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are spending big, trying to put the brakes on the bill. Carter Evans reports. Source
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting Source
Tropical Storm Humberto brings new worries for Bahamians hoping to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian
Relief efforts in the devastated Bahamas have stopped and airports have closed due to tropical storm Humberto. More than 2,000 people are living in shelters after their homes have been destroyed. At least 50 people are dead and 1,300 are still reported missing. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Saturday, September 14, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
James Corden slams Bill Maher’s calls for fat-shaming
“We’re not all as lucky as Bill Maher. We don’t all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day” Source