Jaylan Gray had to leave college to take care of his younger brother after their mother died. But thanks to CBS News viewers, he is now able to fulfill his dream. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Source
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Maui emergency chief quits in wake of warning siren controversy
Herman Andaya, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency, resigned abruptly Thursday after he was leveled with significant criticism for his decision not to activate the island’s warning sirens when wildfires broke out on Aug. 8. Hawaii’s attorney general said that a private organization will be brought in to conduct an “impartial, independent review” of the wildfire response. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Source
COVID hospitalizations up 60% as booster slated to arrive soon
COVID-19 hospitalizations rose about 60% in the first week of August compared to just a month ago, according to CDC data. With the new COVID booster likely to be rolled out as early as mid-September, medical experts are advising the public to get both their flu and COVID booster shots. Errol Barnett has more. Source
Proud Boys member wanted by FBI after skipping his Jan. 6 sentencing hearing
Christopher Worrell, a member of the Proud Boys who was convicted of multiple federal charges in connection with the Capitol insurrection, did not appear for his sentencing hearing on Friday in Washington, D.C., and is now wanted by the FBI. Source
Weekend Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans Before Tonight’s Preseason Game vs Vikings
Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another batch of questions from fans ahead of preseason game No.2. Source
Search for Maui wildfire victims intensifies as death toll rises
Several hundred federal search and rescue personnel are using dozens of cadaver dogs to comb the Lahaina burn area for human remains. Source
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Hurricane Hilary could be Southern California’s first tropical storm since 1939; Man returns to college thanks to “random acts of kindness” Source
Youth climate group puts social justice spin on Dungeons & Dragons
A California climate organization for young people is putting its own twist on the popular board game Dungeons & Dragons. The Oakland-based group is creating a collection of 10 original role-playing adventures in which players tackle social and environmental issues rather than fictional monsters. Lil Milagro Henriquez, founder and executive director of Mycelium Youth Network, joins CBS News to explain the game’s rules and discuss what the organization hopes young people take away from playing. Source
With China threat looming, Biden hosts Japan, South Korea leaders in trilateral summit
President Biden on Friday hosted the first ever trilateral summit at Camp David with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Although Mr. Biden insisted the summit was not about China, the three leaders released a joint statement condemning China’s “dangerous and aggressive” military moves in the South China Sea. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, August 18, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with James Brown. Source