It has been 35 years since Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, died of complications from AIDS. The dancer and his work are now being remembers at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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Trump deportation plan creates uncertainty for undocumented U.S. farm workers
Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump’s mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen spoke with farmers who are voicing their concerns. Source
Kia recalls 80,000 cars over possible seat belt and air bag issues
Kia has issued a safety recall impacting the Niro, the Niro EV and the Niro plug-in models built between 2023 and 2025. Kia said owners will be notified if they need to make repairs. Source
4 more Israeli hostages reunited with their families
For the second time in two weeks, Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released, along with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv. Source
Trump during his Los Angeles visit says “You don’t need FEMA”
As President Trump visited Los Angeles and met victims who lost their homes in the area’s historic wildfires, he suggested that the future of FEMA is uncertain. The damage caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires is now estimated at up to $275 billion. Elise Preston reports. Source
Trump fires more than a dozen inspectors general, including those he personally appointed
President Trump’s firing of inspectors general serving as government watchdogs at multiple agencies has sparked bipartisan backlash. The president didn’t give Congress a 30-day heads up or a detailed explanation about the removals, as he’s required to do by law. Willie James Inman has the details. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Nancy Chen. Source
How a MIT grad student planned a Yale student’s near perfect murder
When Kevin Jiang was killed on Feb. 6, 2021, no one had any idea why he may have been targeted. But detectives would soon discover that someone had a secret plot to kill him. Source
At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmarked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings. Source
At least 56 bodies found in Mexico in unmasked graves, prosecutors say
The remains found in the Chihuahua state included some bodies, some complete skeletons and other partial remains, as well as bullet casings. Source