Police using facial recognition amidst claims of wrongful arrests; Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs; And, Rafael Nadal offers 60 Minutes a glimpse into his life. Source
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CBS Weekend News, May 16, 2021
Israeli airstrikes kills dozens and destroys buildings; Recent grad receives nursing degree amid health setbacks Source
NYC’s 24-hour subway service resumes 1 year after COVID shutdown
The overnight shutdown that began in May 2020 marked the first time in the 113-year history of the subway system that it was not regularly running 24 hours a day. Source
Next week on 60 Minutes: The world’s newest volcano
60 Minutes ventures to Iceland where volcanologists hope Geldingadalur — the world’s newest volcano, which has been unleashing incandescent chunks of molten rock and a fountain of lava — may help them learn how to predict future eruptions. Source
Navy pilots recall “unsettling” 2004 UAP sighting
Commander Dave Fravor and Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich were training with the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group when the encounter occurred. Source
U.S.-Canada border expected to reopen
The picturesque seaside community of Point Roberts in Washington relies heavily on Canadian tourists and travelers to bring business to the community. The pandemic has caused many businesses in the community to close. Kris Van Cleave has the story. Source
India’s prime minister criticized for parliament makeover amid COVID crisis
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being criticized for investing nearly $2 billion in rebuilding the parliament building as the country suffers through a COVID crisis. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends country’s attacks on Gaza
Israel’s latest attacks and the rising death toll in Gaza are drawing a global outcry. Debra Alfarone reports. Source
RV and campground sales booming during pandemic
Campgrounds in some popular vacation spots are close to being booked and recreational vehicle sales are soaring. Janet Shamlian takes a look. Source
Nursing school student Madison Jarocha graduates amid health setbacks
“I would be lying if I said it was easy,” she said. Source