Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Reena Ninan. Source
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Virginia gas station explosion kills 3, injures 4
A massive explosion at a Rockbridge County, Virginia gas station killed three people and injured four others Saturday morning. CBS Roanoake reporter Joe Dashiell talks with a neighbor who saw the explosion and recaps what happened. Source
3 dead, 4 injured after Virginia gas station explosion
Police are still investigating the cause of the explosion Source
School newspaper sparks debate after publishing article on student sex worker
A high school newspaper article sparked controversy after publishing a piece that highlights the struggles of a student sex worker. Kathi Duffel, the teacher who oversees the paper, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
McGahn declined White House request to say Trump didn’t obstruct justice
The White House asked former White House counsel Don McGahn to publicly state President Trump did not obstruct justice, CBS News has confirmed. Niall Stanage, The Hill’s White House correspondent, joined CBSN to about the development. Source
No Deal: U.S. renews trade war with China
After months of negotiations, the U.S. and China walked out of trade talks without a deal. The move came after the U.S. increased tariffs to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. Alex Lawson, senior reporter for Law360, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
5 injured in Philadelphia “ambush” shooting
Police said the teens were “lying in wait waiting for those guys” Source
From 1986: Immigrants on the Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty has come to represent the idea of America, freedom and opportunity to generations. “Sunday Morning” host Charles Kuralt presents the story of the Statue of Liberty as told by the experiences of immigrants arriving at New York Harbor, as well as by photographer Peter B. Kaplan, who documented the statue in amazing closeups; Richard Adler, who composed a suite in her honor; Elmo Leonardelli, a scaffolder who worked on its 1986 restoration; and Lee Iacocca, chairman of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Originally broadcast on January 5, 1986. Source
Former defense secretary: “Real risk” of Vietnam-like scenario in Afghanistan
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned of pulling American troops out of Afghanistan if its government is unstable Source
Ex-defense secretary: “Real risk” of Vietnam-like scenario
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned of pulling American troops out of Afghanistan if its government is unstable Source