The Joshua Tree has been called the symbol of the American desert. But after thriving there for thousands of years, scientists now say time may be running out for a national treasure. In our series Eye on Earth, Jamie Yuccas has more on the endangered Joshua Tree. Source
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Missile strike targets jihadists in shellshocked Syrian province
More than 3 million people live in this corner of Syria and after eight years of civil war, many have nowhere left to run Source
Hurricane Dorian expected to hit Bahamas before heading toward southeastern U.S
Hurricane Dorian is gaining strength in the Atlantic — and becoming a growing threat for millions of Americans. Dorian is expected to devastate the Bahamas on Sunday, before setting off on an unpredictable path toward the southeastern U.S. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast Source
Mutliple people injured in shootings in West Texas
The Odessa Police Department posted on Facebook that there are “multiple people shot” and at least one suspect driving around in a hijacked mail truck “shooting at random people.” Authorities say as many as 30 people have been shot; the shooting reportedly began in Midland before moving to Odessa. Source
Authorities responding to reports of shootings in West Texas
The Odessa Police Department posted on Facebook that there is at least one suspect driving around the city “shooting at random people” Source
Arizona State University students from China detained at LAX
“CBP has given ASU no information on what has transpired,” university spokesman Jerry Gonzalez Source
Thousands protest against British PM suspending Parliament
An estimated 10,000 people gathered in central London, while others protested in in Belfast, York and others cities in support of blocking a “no deal” Brexit Source
Trump meets with FEMA officials at Camp David to prepare for Dorian
President canceled a visit to Poland over the weekend to monitor Hurricane Dorian as it approaches Florida Source
Thousands protest throughout U.K. against PM suspending Parliament
Thousands demonstrated throughout Britain on Saturday to protest Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament. Parts of central London were brought to a standstill, as people chanted “Boris Johnson, shame on you.” Source
How Florida officials are preparing for Dorian
Floridians are preparing for the potential impact of Category 4 Hurricane Dorian. Chris Via, the mayor of Holly Hill, Florida, joined CBSN to talk about what officials in his city are doing. Source