Bringing supplies to those who survived the Lahaina fire presents its own challenges, as almost everything needs to either be flown in or sent by boat. CBS Los Angeles’ Rudabeh Shabazi reports on the relief efforts. Source
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Hundreds still missing after devastating Maui fire
The official death toll in the fire that razed the Maui town of Lahaina rose above 90, but hundreds are still missing. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on recovery efforts. Source
Community comes together after Maui fire
After a fire destroyed the town of Lahaina on Maui, the community came together to help those in need. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Source
American Prairie: Creating a huge nature reserve in Montana
In one of the most remote parts of the country, a nonprofit organization is working to create the largest nature reserve in the contiguous United States with hopes of restoring several species of wildlife. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, August 13, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Major Garrett. Source
Plane crashes at Thunder Over Michigan air show
Video on social media appears to show a pilot parachuting out of the smoking plane before it crashed. Source
8/13: The Takeout: Musician and podcaster Bob Crawford
Multi-instrumentalist Bob Crawford joins Major Garrett for this week’s edition of “The Takeout” to discuss his work as bassist for The Avett Brothers, his love of history and current events, and his own podcast, “Founding Son: John Quincy’s America.” Source
Rescued baby walrus getting “round-the-clock” cuddles dies in Alaska
The Pacific walrus calf, believed to be roughly a month old, was found alone in Alaska, miles from the ocean. Source
Kansas newspaper says co-owner, 98, died after police raid
Police defended the raids of the Marion County Record office and the home of the newspaper’s 98-year-old co-owner, insisting that the co-owner was a suspect in the investigation. Source
Family of American prisoner moved to house in arrest in Iran “incredibly nervous about what happens next”
Neda Sharghi, the sister of Emad Shargi, one of the four Americans held in Iran who was transferred last week from prison to house arrest, tells “Face the Nation” that her family is “incredibly nervous about what happens next.” Source