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17 golfers lose their PGA membership after joining league funded by Saudi Arabia

17 golfers have lost their PGA membership, but they have been paid up to $2 million to join a league funded by Saudi Arabia. Charlie D'Agata has more.

"An attack on our democracy": Financial firms gutting some local newsrooms

 Newsrooms in U.S. cities were already suffering a declining audience and lost revenue to Facebook and Google, now some face takeover from opportunistic hedge funds. Jon Wertheim reports.

Lifeguard shortage hits major U.S. cities

This summer, cities around the country are facing a major shortage of lifeguards, which could see up to half of all public pools in the U.S. facing cutbacks. Kris Van Cleave is in Virginia Beach with a look at this crisis.

Iceland uses humor in new ad to draw in tourists

Countries around the world are using tourism to build back their economies after the pandemic. Iceland is harnessing humor to attract visitors. Ian Lee reports from London

Face The Nation: Strassman, El-Erian, Peterson-Densley

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Inflation jumps again as Americans feel pain at the pump, El-Erian says inflation could hit 9% and The Violence Project co-founders on mass shooters, guns and prevention.

Tony Awards 2022: Complete list of nominees and winners

Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.

Country star Toby Keith reveals stomach cancer diagnosis

"So far, so good," Keith said on social media about his treatment.

6/12/2022: Wrongful Detainees; Headlines, Deadlines, Bottom Lines; Rita Moreno

Americans wrongfully detained by foreign governments; Financial firms gutting some local newsrooms; Rita Moreno speaks with Bill Whitaker

CBS Weekend News, June 12 2022

20 senators announce deal on federal gun laws; Iceland uses humor in new ad to draw in tourists

Top tips to save money and reduce food waste

Buzzfeed.com managing editor Whitney Jefferson joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Michelle Miller to outline tips to save money and reduce food waste as inflation hits a 40 year high.