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8/18: CBS News Weekender

Scott MacFarlane reports on the preps underway in California as the state braces for Hurricane Hilary, speaks with our reporters on the ground in Maui, and learns about a group using Dungeons & Dragons to help young people cope with anxiety about climate change. Source

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Hurricane Hilary could be Southern California’s first tropical storm since 1939

Hurricane Hilary, which has reached Category 4 status, could be the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 1939. It has also prompted the National Weather Service to issue the region’s first ever tropical storm watch. With flooding a major concern, beach communities Friday were building berms, and emergency managers were trying to anticipate where resources would be most needed. Carter Evans has the latest. Source

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Navy SEALs to swim across Hudson River to raise money

Service members and veterans are taking to the Hudson River on Saturday in support of military programs. The annual New York City Navy SEAL Swim will start in New Jersey and end at the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Navy SEAL Foundation staff members Chris Irwin and Geoff Leard join CBS News to discuss the significance of the event for veterans and those actively serving. Source

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Trump to skip first GOP debate for Tucker Carlson interview

Republicans attending a conservative conference in Atlanta have been weighing in on the latest indictment of Donald Trump in Georgia. The next big venue for many of the 2024 candidates will be the first Republican presidential primary debate next week in Milwaukee, but just like the conference on Friday, the former president is not expected to attend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source

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Hurricane Hilary to bring heavy wind and rain to Southern California

Southern California is under its first-ever tropical storm watch as Hurricane Hilary makes its way toward the area. Weather Channel meteorologist Jacqui Jeras has the latest on the hurricane’s path. Plus, Chris Heiser, emergency services director for the city of San Diego, joins CBS News to discuss how officials are preparing. Source

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Maui boat captain rescues children from wildfires

A local boat captain in Lahaina is being hailed as a hero after she rescued two children from wildfires. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the captain’s story and gives an update on search and recovery efforts across Maui. Source

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Maui community reacts to emergency chief’s resignation

The heavily-criticized head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned. Herman Andaya cited health reasons for stepping down a day after he rejected criticism for not activating warning sirens as the wildfire swept into Lahaina. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source

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