At least a dozen people have died in a cable crash in Italy on Sunday. The cause of the incident is not clear but local reports say the cable snapped a thousand feet from the top of a mountain. Source
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CBS Weekend News, May 23, 2021
CDC investigating heart inflammation among vaccinated teens and young adults; Penny-farthing bike makes a comeback during the pandemic Source
D.C. diner and locals donate food to National Guard troops
Pete’s Diner and local D.C. residents give back to the thousands of National Guard troops deployed to protect Capitol Hill after the insurrection on January 6. Debra Alfarone reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, May 23, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Los Angeles clinic helps COVID’s hardest-hit victims
COVID-19 survivors known as long-haulers are still suffering and fighting against the virus. CBS’s Danya Bacchus takes us inside a post-COVID clinic, helping long-haulers get back to their “normal” selves. Source
CDC investigating heart inflammation among vaccinated teens and young adults
The CDC is investigating some rare cases of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens and young adults. The complications were more common in males than in females, and showed up about four days after a second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Lilia Luciano reports. Source
Opposition journalist arrested in Belarus after fighter jet intercepts aircraft
Belarus used one of its fighter jets to intercept an Irish passenger plane on Sunday. Security officials detained Roman Protasevich, a journalist who opposes Belarus’ president Alexander Lukashenko. Authorities ordered the pilot to divert because of a “security threat.” Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Geldingadalir: Iceland’s newest volcano offers rare opportunities
A new volcano has erupted into existence in Iceland. Bill Whitaker reports on the mesmerizing scenes. Source
21 runners die when extreme weather hits marathon trail in China
After an all-night rescue operation in freezing temperatures involving more than 700 personnel, rescuers were able to confirm that 151 people were safe, out of a total of 172 participants. Source
Health care challenges for transgender youth
Lesley Stahl reports on the spate of legislation being introduced in states that would limit care for transgender youth. Source