Severe weather is threatening millions of people across more than a half dozen states tonight. In Mississippi, a freight train derailed after high water washed out the tracks. Jeff Berardelli reports. Source
Venezuela opposition leader asks for relations with U.S. military
Venezuela’s opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, is seeking to open relations with the U.S. military. The U.S. is backing Guaidó is his campaign to oust president Nicolás Maduro. Adirana Diaz reports. Source
Lakers agree to hire Frank Vogel as new head coach with Jason Kidd as prominent assistant, per report
The Lakers’ contract talks with Tyronn Lue broke down earlier this week Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 11, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Reena Ninan. Source
Severe weather threat continues in the South as flood water rises
Severe weather is threatening millions of people across more than a half dozen states tonight. In Mississippi, a freight train derailed after high water washed out the tracks. Jeff Berardelli reports. Source
Trade war heightens as U.S. raises tariffs on Chinese goods
The trade war on American consumers is heightening tension between the world’s two largest economies. President Trump is now threatening more tariffs on China. Nicole Killion reports. Source
“Life-threatening” flash flood warning issued for Louisiana
A train derailed north of Poplarville, Mississippi due to high water Source
Juan Guaidó seeks to open relations from U.S. military
Venezuela’s opposition leader, Juan Guaidó, is seeking to open relations with the U.S. military. The U.S. is backing Guaidó is his campaign to oust president Nicolás Maduro. Adirana Diaz reports. Source
3 dead, 4 injured after Virginia gas station explosion
Police are still investigating the cause of the explosion Source
Legendary boxing judge, HBO personality Harold Lederman dies at 79 after battle with cancer
Lederman was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2016 Source