The National Weather Service says Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend. Jeff Berardelli gives the latest forecast. Source
U.K truck driver charged with 39 counts of manslaughter
U.K. police on Saturday charged a truck driver with 39 counts of manslaughter. The bodies were found inside his truck in Essex county, just outside London. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
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PG&E to shut power amid California wildfires; Catholic bishops in Amazon propose ordination of married deacons. Source
PG&E to shut power amid California wildfires
California’s largest utility, PG&E, announced Saturday it will shut off power to 940,000 homes and businesses in 36 counties in an effort to prevent more wildfires from sparking. Two major fires are burning across the state, threatening homes and prompting mandatory evacuations. Carter Evans reports. Source
State Department official Philip Reeker testifies in closed-door session of impeachment inquiry
State department official Phillip Reeker became the 10th person to testify in the impeachment inquiry with Saturday’s closed-door testimony. Reeker was expected to be asked about President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and how the State Department responded. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Catholic bishops in Amazon propose ordination of married deacons
Catholic bishops from around the world are calling for married deacons in the Amazon to be ordained as priests. Church leaders made the highly controversial recommendation to Pope Francis, who must give final approval. It is aimed at easing the severe shortage of priests in the Amazon. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, October 26, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Vladimir Duthiers.” Source
Death toll climbs in second day of Iraq protests
Thousands of protesters tried to reach Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, home to embassies and government offices Source
Catholic leaders from Amazon propose allowing married priests
Pope Francis still has to approve the proposal Source
Prince: An appreciation
Bill Flanagan with a tribute to the “one-man Rainbow Coalition,” who transcended radio’s apartheid like a musical Mandela Source