It was a day of mixed results after SpaceX’s Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, lifted off in South Texas for its second-ever test flight Saturday. Although the Starship successfully separated from its first-stage booster after takeoff, both the booster, and the Starship itself, then separately exploded. Mark Strassman has more. Source
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Biden repeats call for two-state solution in Middle East
In an op-ed published in the Washington Post Saturday, President Biden wrote that a “two-state solution is the only way to ensure the long-term security of both the Israeli and Palestinian people,” with Gaza and the West Bank governed by the Palestinian Authority. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington. Source
Woman dies at Taylor Swift concert in Brazil amid extreme heat
A 23-year-old woman died at a Taylor Swift concert Friday in Rio de Janeiro. While the cause of death has not yet been revealed, the concert took place during extreme temperatures. In response to the death, Swift wrote that she was “overwhelmed with grief,” and has postponed her two remaining shows in Rio. Source
Singer Cassie settles lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs alleging rape, abuse
Singer Casandra Ventura on Friday reached a settlement in her federal lawsuit against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in which she accused him of rape and physical abuse during their relationship. The settlement came just one day after the lawsuit was filed. Michael George has more. Source
Hundreds of piglets corralled after livestock truck overturns in Ohio
Emergency workers and law enforcement near Dayton, Ohio, on Friday night had to gather up hundreds of piglets who got loose when a livestock truck overturned on a freeway. Source
Wisconsin governor condemns neo-Nazi demonstration at state capitol
A group of nearly two dozen new-Nazis held a march and demonstration at the Wisconsin state capitol in Madison Saturday. In response, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers wrote that “neo-Nazis, antisemitism, and white supremacy have no home in Wisconsin.” Source
Las Vegas Grand Prix creating hardships for some local businesses
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has brought tens of thousands of fans to the Strip this weekend, and local officials hope that will translate to big revenue. However, some local business owners say the course construction has caused them significant economic hurt. Reed Cowan has details. Source
Hundreds of Palestinians flee Al-Shifa hospital
Hundreds of Palestinians have fled Gaza’s largest hospital after Israeli forces seized it earlier this week, accusing Hamas of running a command center beneath it. Israel continues carry out deadly bombings across the besieged territory, while Israelis have taken to the streets demanding their government do more to free the hostages being held by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, November 18, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Adriana Diaz. Source
Investigators release images of “person of interest” in 10 Freeway arson fire
Authorities have released images of a person of interest in connection with the November 11th fire underneath Interstate 10 that spread quickly over 8 acres, prompting the thoroughfare’s closure. Source