As the shift toward renewable energy forces the closure of coal mines, many have found themselves out of jobs. One company is pioneering a job training program that pays out-of-work miners to learn new skills. Mark Strassmann has the story. Source
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Windmill collection draws visitors from across the country
It began with one windmill that Terry Rodman built for his wife. Then he started collecting the pieces of farm equipment from others, and now he has a collection of 44 windmills that draws visitors from all over. CBS Minnesota’s John Lauritsen has the story. Source
Welcome to Sealand, the world’s smallest state | 60 Minutes
Sealand, an offshore platform off England’s coast, is the world’s smallest state. It has just one permanent resident and its own royal family. Source
Grieving Ukrainians attend Austrian Alps climbing camp to recover from war | 60 Minutes
Grieving Ukrainian widows and children headed to the Austrian Alps for mountain healing. They’re climbing at a camp while learning from U.S. veterans about strength, resilience and overcoming trauma. Source
Cyber Monday could set records despite rising costs
Millions more people are expected to do some shopping between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year than they did last year, despite rising costs. Some experts predict this year’s Cyber Monday could set a spending record. Astrid Martinez reports. Source
Sunday could be busiest travel day ever
Sunday could be the busiest travel day ever in the U.S. as millions of people make their way home after Thanksgiving. Elise Preston reports. Source
3 college students of Palestinian descent shot in Vermont
Three college students of Palestinian descent were shot in Burlington, Vermont, on Saturday night. The gunman, a white man who did not say anything to the three victims before opening fire, remains at large. Source
Biden urges longer pause in fighting in Gaza
President Biden said he hopes the pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas will be extended beyond Monday to allow for more hostages to be released. U.S. officials are hoping two American-Israeli women will be released, but seven American men remain unaccounted for. Natalie Brand reports. Source
American child released in third wave of hostage deal
The third wave of hostages have been released in the deal between Israel and Hamas. Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old American-Israeli, was among those freed in this latest round. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, November 26, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source