A major winter storm snarled holiday travel across the Midwest and Great Lakes, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations and producing dangerous road conditions. Chicago O’Hare reported more than 1,800 cancellations over the weekend after a November record snowfall left runways and interstates crippled. More than a foot of snow fell in parts of the region; a 45-car pileup near Terre Haute, Indiana, underscored hazardous driving conditions. Des Moines International briefly shut down after a plane slid off a taxiway. Forecasters warned of another system moving east that could bring rain to the South and snow to inland areas northwest of major East Coast cities; Philadelphia, New York and Washington could see snow before a change to rain, with inland areas facing 6–12 inches and Arctic air bringing single-digit wind chills in places like Chicago later in the week.
In Stockton, California, investigators searched for suspects after gunfire erupted at a family party late Saturday. Authorities say 15 people were hospitalized and at least four people were killed, including three children. Police believe multiple shooters were involved; the community held vigils as the FBI and local investigators worked the case.
Diplomatic efforts continued over the war in Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida as “productive” as officials sought plans for ending the conflict and improving Ukraine’s long-term security. Meanwhile, Russia launched attacks on cities across Ukraine, including strikes reported near Kyiv that hit apartment buildings and other targets. Ukrainian officials said Russia used dozens of drones and ballistic missiles; local reporting and a video circulated by sources suggested Ukrainian sea drones struck tankers tied to Russia’s shadow fleet, though that footage could not be independently verified.
Pope Leo visited Lebanon, pressing for a just solution for Palestinians and reiterating calls for a Palestinian state as the only durable path to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His trip came amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, with local worries about potential escalation during his visit. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president to pardon him in an ongoing corruption trial — a move critics say could undermine the rule of law.
In Southeast Asia, torrential rains tied to two tropical cyclones killed hundreds and displaced millions across Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. In Indonesia’s Sumatra, officials evacuated nearly 300,000 people as floods and landslides swept through communities.
In Sydney, Australia, a massive explosion at a waste facility sent a chemical tank skyward, producing a fireball visible across the city. More than 200 firefighters battled the blaze; two first responders were injured by falling debris.
Back home, holiday shopping showed resilience despite economic concerns. Adobe Analytics reported U.S. online spending reached $11.8 billion on Black Friday, nearly a 10% jump from last year, while retailers noted shoppers are budgeting and hunting for value amid tariffs and inflation. National Retail Federation data showed that around 60% of consumers consider holiday spending essential, with many mixing in-store and online purchases; Cyber Monday continued the seasonal buying surge.
Clean energy incentives are changing: federal tax credits that reduced the cost of solar installations and EV purchases are set to expire at year’s end after a recent law rollback. Homeowners and installers reported a rush to lock in solar appointments to capture the 30% residential tax credit before it disappears. Dealers and industry observers warned the removal of incentives could slow adoption and change buyer priorities.
Entertainment and culture notes: the animated “Zootopia 2” dominated the Thanksgiving box office with strong opening sales, while a long-lost Rubens painting, Christ on the Cross (circa 1620), resurfaced in France and sold at auction. In college football, Lane Kiffin accepted the head coaching job at LSU, leaving Ole Miss and altering the postseason landscape.
On a lighter note, CBS Weekend News’ Weekend Journal profiled photojournalist Peter Turner, who marked 50 years in Paris with a book capturing the city’s human soul and offering a restorative contrast to decades of conflict photography.
That is the CBS Weekend News for Sunday.