A fire burning at the site of the building collapse is hampering search efforts, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a press conference Saturday morning with other officials. Source
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Live Updates: Fire hampers search efforts at Florida building collapse site
Teams were using infrared technology, foam and water to fight the blaze, but it was very difficult to isolate its source and stop it, said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Source
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd learned his fate on Friday. A judge sentenced Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison. As Jamie Yuccas reports, Friday was the first time Chauvin broke his silence in the courtroom. Source
Breaking down Derek Chauvin’s prison sentence
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman discusses the judge’s reasoning behind Chauvin’s 22-and-a-half year prison sentence. Source
Scientists use clues from trees to put the current drought into perspective
To say it’s dry in the West is an understatement – the U.S. is experiencing the most intense drought in modern history, U.S. Drought Monitor reported this week. The consequences are significant for the economy of the West and the rest of the country, which depends on resources that come from there. CBS News climate specialist Jeff Berardelli explains. Source
Families search for closure 36 years after MOVE bombing
On May 13, 1985, a years-long confrontation between the city and a Black liberation organization known as MOVE ended with a bombing, killing nearly a dozen people – including children. Now, it’s emerged that the remains of some of the victims were never returned to their families and may have been mistreated. Family members speak about their initial loss and the pain that’s followed 36 years later. Source
The story behind one of baseball’s most legendary contracts
The Mets are sitting atop National League East and enjoying a good return so far on the team’s $196 million payroll. But included in that figure is nearly $1.2 million for a player that hasn’t stepped to the plate in more than 20 years, and one the team will continue to pay for another 14 years. Here’s more on the now-infamous arrangement between an athlete and an owner, and the most notorious Ponzi scheme in history. Source
Vice President Harris visits U.S.-Mexico border
Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the southern border on Friday since taking office. She toured immigration facilities and said the Biden administration is making what she described as “extreme progress” in addressing the surge in migrants from Central America. Republicans criticized her for not visiting sooner and for the timing of her trip. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Pacific Northwest to swelter in “oppressive and unprecedented” heat wave
An “extreme” and dangerous heat wave is expected to begin in the northwestern U.S. on Saturday with the potential to smash multiple records, say forecasters. Source
Rescue crews continue to search for dozens missing in Surfside building collapse
Overnight, crews continued to search through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors after the Champlain Tower South condominium came crashing down. At least four people are confirmed dead and more than 150 are unaccounted for. Mark Strassmann is in Surfside with the latest on the rescue efforts and the possible warning signs this building may have been in danger of collapsing. Source