Hurricane Helene triggered hundreds and potentially thousands of landslides, according to federal geologists. Dave Malkoff explores how mapping out the destruction can help predict future disasters. Source
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Millions see the northern lights in the U.S.
Most think of the northern lights as a phenomenon often visible in places like Canada, Norway or Iceland. But, tens of millions in the U.S. got a glimpse of the magnificent nature show this week. Jericka Duncan has more. Source
Sahara Desert is flooding after receiving a year’s worth of rain in 2 days
One of the driest places on Earth, the Sahara Desert, has flooded after torrential rainfall in southeastern Morocco last month. The area received more than a year’s worth of rainfall in two days. Source
1 killed, several wounded in shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville
Some of those who were being treated at area hospitals were suspected to have been involved in the shooting, police said. Source
Boeing says it plans to cut 10% of global workforce amid strike
Aviation giant Boeing said it plans to cut 10% of its global workforce, or around 17,000 employees, amid a month-old strike that has idled its factories. An S&P Global report estimates the company is losing $1 billion a month from the demonstration. Elise Preston has the details. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Oct. 12, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Israeli soldiers give inside look into recent offenses along Lebanese border
Israeli Defense Forces have had boots on the ground in Lebanon for the past two weeks, trying to secure its northern border against Iran-backed Hezbollah attacks. Soldiers took Elizabeth Palmer into one of the villages along the Lebanon-Israeli border. Source
Harris releases medical records, pressures Trump to follow suit
Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health,” according to her physician Saturday in a letter that detailed her medical status. Harris also called on former President Donald Trump to release his medical records. Earlier this year, Trump told CBS News he would do so. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Tensions rise in Tampa after Hurricane Milton leaves many without gas, power
Florida residents continued their Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts while over one million were still without power. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 37 million gallons of fuel arrived at Florida ports Saturday, but frustration boiled over north of Tampa where a fight broke out at a pump over its long wait times. Tom Hanson has more. Source
Heavy bombardment in Gaza as U.N. says Lebanon peacekeepers fired on again
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon said its headquarters in Naqoura was hit again, with a peacekeeper struck by gunfire late Friday and in stable condition. Source