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Home – CBSNews.com- "CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, May 19, 2024Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Nancy Chen.
- Conductor Xian Zhang breaks barriersConductor Xian Zhang made her guest debut leading the New York Metropolitan Opera earlier this year, becoming one of the first Asian American women to lead the prestigious ensemble. Nancy Chen shares her story.
- Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes after video of alleged attack is releasedSean "Diddy" Combs apologized after video of him allegedly assaulting his ex, Cassie, in 2016 was aired by CNN. Kenny Choi reports.
- Saying goodbye to season 56 — and to a man who made 60 Minutes better for 35 yearsTonight, 60 Minutes says thank you to Frank Devine: a senior producer who's retiring after making our show better for 35 years. And thank you to viewers for watching our 56th season.
- Collectors lending out VHS tapes for freeTwo collectors are loaning out VHS tapes for free, using the template of the little free library, but for videos instead of books. More than 200 of the so-called free Blockbusters have popped up across the country, but the owner of the actual Blockbuster brand isn't pleased with the name. Itay Hod has the story.
- Israel continues operation in Rafah amid growing pressureIsrael continued its attacks in Gaza, including in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite growing international pressure to limit the scope of the offensive. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
- Search underway for Iranian president following apparent helicopter crashA helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi apparently crashed amid foggy conditions. A search is underway for the president and several other government officials who were onboard. Ian Lee reports.
- Biden calls for cease-fire in Morehouse commencement addressSpeaking at Morehouse College's commencement ceremony on Sunday, President Biden called for a cease-fire in Gaza. Nikole Killion has more.
- The young SS "helpers" at Auschwitz concentration camp"Here There Are Blueberries," a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play about a Nazi officer's photo album, in part, examines the role of young secretaries at Auschwitz and asks: How much did they know?
- Inside the Vatican with Pope FrancisIn a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in the Catholic Church.
- "CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, May 19, 2024