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Twitter, now called X, reinstates Kanye West’s account
West was suspended from the social media platform about eight months ago for posting antisemitic comments. Source
Judge blocks Arkansas law that allows librarians to face criminal charges
Under the law, librarians or booksellers that “knowingly” loan or sell books deemed “obscene” by the state can be charged with a felony. Source
Concern grows after multiple U.S. amusement park ride safety issues
A second crack was found in the metal of a North Carolina rollercoaster this week, while in New York, a malfunction left thrill seekers on a ride spinning backwards for about four minutes. These were among several incidents this summer which have raised renewed concern about the safety of amusement park rides across the U.S. Elise Preston has more. Source
LeBron James shares video of son Bronny recovering at home after cardiac arrest
NBA superstar LeBron James on Saturday posted video of his son Bronny playing the piano at home. The 18-year-old is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest during a USC basketball workout earlier this week. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 29, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Adriana Diaz. Source
Ukraine moves Christmas to distance itself from Russian Orthodox Church
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law moving the holiday from Jan. 7, when the Russian Orthodox Church observes it, to Dec. 25. Source
Ledecky breaks Phelps’ record for most individual world titles
Ledecky won by nearly 4.5 seconds in her favorite distance, the 800-meter freestyle. Source
4 killed, 2 hurt in separate aircraft accidents near Oshkosh, Wisconsin
One of the incidents involved a mid-air collision between a helicopter and a gyrocopter. Source
Sweltering heat scorches U.S.
From New York to California, unusually hot temperatures which have plagued the U.S. throughout July continued Saturday. In Indiana, humane society officials said that several police dogs were killed when an AC unit failed in a truck, while the Northeast saw the heat put a strain on power grids. Michael George reports. Source