Many of the dead were trapped inside by an illegally locked door, officials said. Source
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Cat rescued in Surfside building collapse reunited with owners
While rescue operations are uncovering more fatalities from the site of the Surfside building collapse, there was also some positive news: Binx, a cat that was miraculously rescued from the site on Thursday, was reunited with its owner. Source
Indigenous Americans call for justice over residential schools
The schools aimed to aggressively assimilate children to non-native culture. Source
Charlottesville removes two Confederate statues
Statues of two Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday. In 2017, the statues were the backdrop of the “Unite the Right” rally that left one person dead. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Indigenous activists shine a light on the history of residential schools
Indigenous activists are bringing attention to the past federal practice of forcibly assimilating Native American children by enrolling them in boarding schools, often separating them from their families for life. Nancy Chen has more. Source
Forecasting the latest heat wave
With a string of dangerously hot temperatures blistering the West, millions of Americans are waiting on relief. CBS meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has more on what to expect in the coming days. Source
Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane prepares for historic takeoff
Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic spaceplane are ready for takeoff on Sunday, hoping to launch the start of the astro-tourism industry. Mark Strassmann has more. Source
Chicago family’s hot dog business booms despite pandemic
A Chicago family opened up a hot dog business during the pandemic, and while most restaurants struggled, they found a way to thrive. “Hot Dog Box” features a creative menu of hot dogs, all served by a loving father-daughter duo. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
COVID-19 infections spiking in communities with low vaccination rates
Coronavirus infections are surging in areas with low vaccination rates, fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant. Michael George reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 10, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz.” Source