Some 61 million Americans have some type of disability, but fewer than 3% of film and primetime TV speaking roles are for disabled characters, and they are usually played by non-disabled actors. The Easterseales Disability Film Challenge is making a push to spotlight roles, creators and actors with disabilities. Danya Bacchus has the story. Source
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TSA expecting record number of flyers Sunday
The TSA is expecting to screen about 3 million people on Sunday, which would be a record. Elise Preston has more on the busy travel rush. Source
U.N. halts aid deliveries at main Gaza crossing over security concerns
The U.N. has halted aid deliveries to Gaza through the main crossing as security concerns mount. Aid has been slow to get into the Palestinian territory, causing widespread hunger. Debora Patta reports. Source
Snow in Northeast impacts holiday travel
Heavy snow in the Northeast has prompted emergency warnings and caused travel delays for many trying to return home after Thanksgiving. Rob Marciano has more. Source
Trump’s pick to head FBI draws scrutiny
President-elect Trump said he will tap Kash Patel to head the FBI. But because the FBI is supposed to operate independently from the president, Patel’s loyalty to Trump could harm his Senate confirmation chances. Weijia Jian reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Kate Winslet on her photography for “Lee”
Kate Winslet used a replica of a Rolleiflex camera to take photos on the set of “Lee,” her latest film about the life of World War II photojournalist Lee Miller. Source
How an Afghan family facing threats put its trust in a U.S. veteran
A veteran helmed a daring plan to help Afghans escape the Taliban after the U.S. withdrawal. The plan relied on a fake wedding and homemade boarding passes. Source
Meet the Americans rescuing Afghans left behind after U.S. withdrawal
In the years since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. veterans and citizens have fought to help Afghans left behind, even hatching a daring fake wedding plot to help hundreds escape. Source
Smith Island residents try to save Chesapeake Bay home amid climate change
Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay is slowly disappearing as sea rises and erosion hits the shoreline. The population has dwindled, but the people still living there say they’re there to stay. Source