A powerful winter storm disrupted holiday travel across the Midwest and Great Lakes, producing heavy snow, treacherous roads and hundreds of flight cancellations. Chicago O’Hare logged more than 1,800 canceled flights over the weekend after record November snowfall left runways and interstates in poor condition. Parts of the region saw over a foot of snow. A 45-car pileup near Terre Haute, Indiana, highlighted hazardous driving, and Des Moines International temporarily closed after an aircraft slid off a taxiway. Forecasters warned another system moving east 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 transition to rain, with some inland spots expecting 6–12 inches and Arctic air bringing single-digit wind chills to places like Chicago later in the week.
In Stockton, California, investigators searched for suspects after gunfire broke out at a family gathering late Saturday. Authorities said 15 people were hospitalized and at least four people were killed, including three children. Police believe multiple shooters were involved; the community held vigils while the FBI and local law enforcement pursued leads.
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 discussed plans to end the conflict and bolster Ukraine’s long-term security. At the same time, Russia launched strikes across Ukrainian cities, including attacks near Kyiv that reportedly hit apartment buildings and other targets. Ukrainian officials said Russia used dozens of drones and ballistic missiles. Local reporting and circulated video suggested Ukrainian sea drones may have struck tankers tied to Russia’s shadow fleet, though the footage could not be independently verified.
Pope Leo visited Lebanon, pressing for a just solution for Palestinians and reiterating that a Palestinian state is the only durable path to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His trip came amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising local concerns about potential escalation during the papal visit. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country’s president to pardon him in an ongoing corruption trial, a request critics say could undermine the rule of law.
In Southeast Asia, torrential rains linked to two tropical cyclones killed hundreds and displaced millions across Indonesia, Thailand and Sri Lanka. In Sumatra, Indonesia, officials evacuated nearly 300,000 people as floods and landslides swept through communities, overwhelming infrastructure and prompting large-scale relief efforts.
In Sydney, a massive explosion at a waste facility sent a chemical tank airborne and produced a fireball visible across the city. More than 200 firefighters battled the resulting blaze; two first responders were reported injured by falling debris.
Back in the U.S., holiday shopping held up despite economic worries. Adobe Analytics reported U.S. online spending reached $11.8 billion on Black Friday, nearly a 10% increase from last year, while retailers said shoppers are budgeting and hunting for deals amid tariffs and inflation. National Retail Federation data showed about 60% of consumers view holiday spending as essential, with many combining in-store and online purchases; Cyber Monday continued the seasonal surge.
Clean energy incentives are shifting as federal tax credits that lowered the cost of residential solar and some EV purchases are set to expire at year’s end following a recent law rollback. Homeowners and installers reported a last-minute rush to schedule solar installations to capture the 30% residential tax credit before it disappears. Dealers and industry observers warned that removing those incentives could slow adoption and alter buyer priorities.
Entertainment and culture headlines included the animated sequel Zootopia 2 topping the Thanksgiving box office with a strong opening, a long-lost Rubens painting, Christ on the Cross (circa 1620), resurfacing in France and selling at auction, and a major college coaching move: Lane Kiffin accepted the head coaching job at LSU, leaving Ole Miss and reshaping the postseason landscape.
On a lighter note, CBS Weekend News’ Weekend Journal profiled photojournalist Peter Turner, who celebrated 50 years in Paris with a new book that captures the city’s human side and offers a restorative counterpoint to decades of conflict photography.
That is the CBS Weekend News for Sunday.