Exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the region, Louisiana is once again bracing for a powerful hurricane. Businesses are boarding up windows and families are evacuating houses. Omar Villafranca takes a look. Source
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U.S. carries out drone strike against ISIS-K as evacuation efforts continue
Despite a successful drone strike against ISIS-K, the Biden administration warned that additional attacks in the region were highly likely in the coming days. Skyler Henry has more on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Source
Activists march nationwide for voting rights, honoring 1963 March on Washington
Thousands of activists gathered nationwide this weekend to march in support of protecting voting rights. The march also commemorates the 1963 March on Washington, led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Delta variant doubles risk of hospitalization for unvaccinated, study finds
An alarming study reports that the Delta variant can double the risk of hospitalizations for those who are unvaccinated. This comes as the U.S. is averaging about 150,000 new COVID infections each day. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Delta variant may double risk of hospitalization for unvaccinated, study says
Troubling news concerning the Delta variant emerges for those who are unvaccinated as COVID infections in the U.S. average more than 150,000 per day. Source
Hurricane Ida approaching landfall as possible Category 4 storm
Millions in the Gulf Coast area are under threat as Hurricane Ida nears landfall. The storm is expected to turn into a devastating Category 4 hurricane in just hours. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, August 28, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Adriana Diaz. Source
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan recommended for parole
The decision was a major victory for 77-year-old Sirhan, though it does not assure his release. Source
Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility after COVID hospitalization
“I’m doing fairly well,” Jackson told reporters Tuesday. Source
Louisiana governor urges residents to prepare for Hurricane Ida
“This will be a life-altering storm for those who aren’t prepared,” a National Weather Service meteorologist said Friday. Source