Tonight’s CBS Weekend News (May 10) — highlights and full-episode recap
Anchor Jericka Duncan leads a roundup of the day’s biggest stories, including an urgent global-health evacuation, rising tensions over an Iran peace proposal, domestic political fights over redistricting, a deadly airport collision and feature reports from around the world.
Hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship; Americans evacuated
CBS reporting from the Canary Islands: passengers from the MV Hondius were evacuated after a hantavirus outbreak left several people ill and three dead. An unprecedented U.S. repatriation flight — carrying Americans in negative-pressure containment pods — flew evacuees from Tenerife to Omaha for mandatory quarantine at the National Quarantine Unit. Ramy Inocencio filed the on-scene report describing the isolation procedures, specially equipped aircraft and continuing on-board quarantines. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus sought to calm public fear, saying the situation “is not another COVID” and that the risk to the general public is low, while health authorities continue tracing and testing.
Middle East diplomacy and Trump’s reaction
A major international story: the U.S. floated a proposal to end the three‑month-old Iran war; Iran’s official response drew a stern reaction from former President Trump, who posted that the offer was “totally unacceptable.” Holly Williams reported from Tel Aviv on how continued clashes between Israel and Hezbollah complicate any regional settlement. The reporting notes daily exchanges of fire along the Israel–Lebanon border and civilian casualties in southern Lebanon, with Israeli operations and demolitions drawing international attention.
Netanyahu on U.S. aid to Israel
CBS News’ Major Garrett interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who told CBS he has discussed the idea of reducing U.S. financial support to Israel, proposing a phased drawdown of some military funding over a decade. Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s view of the ongoing war as not finished despite recent gains and stressed that Israel must consider its future fiscal relationship with the United States.
Runway collision in Denver; airport official calls it “preventable”
New video and reporting show the tragic collision Friday night at Denver International Airport in which a trespasser was struck by a departing jet and killed. The jet’s engine caught fire, smoke filled the cabin and passengers were evacuated; at least a dozen people were treated for injuries. Denver airport officials described the death as a “horrible and preventable tragedy.” Authorities say the person had jumped an airport fence; identity has not been released.
U.S. soldiers missing and recovered in Morocco
The U.S. Army announced the recovery of one set of remains from a pair of missing American soldiers off Morocco’s coast. The recovered soldier was identified as First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key, Jr., 27, from Richmond, Virginia; a second soldier remains missing as investigations continue.
Redistricting fight — GOP maps shift advantage
Aaron Navarro filed from the White House on sweeping changes in congressional redistricting that appear to benefit Republicans in multiple Southern states. After recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, states including Louisiana, Alabama and Virginia have seen contested maps and court rulings that change the balance in midterm battlegrounds. Experts warn that new maps could give the GOP a structural edge in the House this November, even as approval numbers for Republican leaders fluctuate.
Weather: severe storms and West heat alerts
CBS meteorology reports cover severe storms sweeping from the Plains to the Gulf Coast, with large hail in Oklahoma and a heightened overnight threat for parts of Texas and the Gulf states. Forecasters urged vigilance as storms track overnight when people are most vulnerable. Out West, a heat ridge has put millions under heat alerts, with triple-digit temperatures expected across desert regions.
International focus: Taiwan and the Trump–Xi summit
Anna Coren reported from Taipei ahead of President Trump’s Asia trip, where Taiwan and semiconductor security are expected to be key topics. Taiwan officials warned of intensifying Chinese pressure and emphasized the island’s importance to global semiconductor supply chains. The U.S.-approved arms sales and the pending $14-billion package on the president’s desk are part of the high-stakes diplomatic ledger as leaders meet in Beijing.
Human interest and lighter pieces
• Los Angeles Zoo: Joy Benedict reports on a big baby-apalooza — a baby gorilla, orangutan and three baby chimpanzees have been born in recent months, delighting visitors and supporting conservation plans. Keepers explain careful breeding choices and mothering support to boost survival.
• North Carolina State surprise: philanthropist Anil Kochhar and his wife pledged to pay off final-year student loans for graduates of NC State’s textile college for the 2025–2026 year — a graduation gift honoring his father’s legacy.
• Motorcycle crash in Vancouver: video showed a motorcycle left dangling from a traffic light after a collision; the rider suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
What’s next
• Full interviews and extended reports air in the episode, including Major Garrett’s feature with Netanyahu on 60 Minutes and continuing coverage of the hantavirus response. Jericka Duncan closed the broadcast wishing viewers a safe week and a Happy Mother’s Day for those celebrating.
To watch the full CBS Weekend News episode from May 10, visit CBS News online for the complete video and extended segments.