In the early morning hours of August 8, 2013, first responders were called to a house fire in Modesto, California. Scott and Janet Pettit were found dead inside, and investigators soon determined the fire was no accident. Source
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Israel defends airstrike on Gaza tower
Israel is defending its latest airstrike in Gaza, claiming the tower that was hit was being used by Hamas. The high-rise building had housed several media outlets. Diplomatic correspondent at Walla News in Israel and Axios contributing correspondent Barak Ravid joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Biden speaks with Palestinian and Israeli leaders
President Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss an end to violence in the region. It was the first time Mr. Biden spoke to both leaders since fighting erupted on Monday. Christina Ruffini has more. Source
China successfully lands a rover on Mars
China has successfully landed a rover on Mars, joining the U.S. and the former Soviet Union as the only other countries to land on the red planet. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, the founder of Strategy Risks, spoke with Lana Zak about what this means for the future of space exploration. Source
Casualties mount as Israeli forces and Hamas continue to exchange attacks
Violence between Israeli and Palestinian forces continues to escalate, with a building containing foreign media getting destroyed by an Israeli airstrike early Saturday. After six days of fighting, over 140 Palestinians and 10 Israelis are dead. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 15, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source
Retired NFL players demand end to race-norming algorithm
Thousands of former NFL players are demanding the organization end its use of “race-norming” in deciding who gets payouts from a $1 billion healthcare settlement. The practice assumes Black men have lower cognitive abilities than White men, making it harder for them to receive a payout from the league. CBS Sports writer Ryan Wilson joined CBSN to talk more about the petition and how the NFL is responding. Source
Afghan and Taliban forces clash as U.S. continues withdrawal
The Taliban continues attacking Afghan forces as the U.S. goes ahead with its withdrawal from the country. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Immersive Van Gogh exhibit thrives in Chicago
The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Chicago is quickly becoming the city’s main attraction. The exhibit has been a hit everywhere it has traveled, even amid the pandemic. Adriana Diaz has more. Source
Rombauer wins Preakness Stakes
Midnight Bourbon came in second and Medina Spirit had to settle for third place. Source