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Pioneering Los Angeles hotel has been fighting for women's rights for nearly a century

The historic Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles was built and financed by women in 1926, and has been a safe haven for women for nearly a century. Jamie Yuccas has more on its incredible history.

Nearly century-old Los Angeles hotel serves as beacon for women's rights

The Hotel Figueroa was completely financed and built by a trailblazing group of women in 1926, and its legacy lives on.

More than two dozen dead after tornadoes sweep across South

More than two dozen people have been killed in Mississippi and Alabama after powerful tornadoes swept through parts of the South, flattening homes and destroying cars in the process. President Biden pledged the federal government will do everything it can to help. Omar Villafranca reports.

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Saturday, March 25, 2023

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz."

Powerful storm brings severe weather risk to the South

A strong storm front was hitting the southern U.S. Friday, bringing high winds, hail and possible tornadoes. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reported from Greenville, Mississippi.

Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in civil trial over Utah skiing accident

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in a Utah courtroom to testify in a civil trial over a 2016 skiing accident over claims she crashed into a retired optometrist at a Utah ski resort. The optometrist is seeking $300,000, while Paltrow is countersuing for a symbolic $1. Randy Kessler, a trial law professor at Emory University, joined CBS News to discuss the case.

Biden addresses fatal drone strike on U.S. forces in Syria

President Biden made his first trip to Canada as commander-in-chief to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In his opening statements Friday, Biden addressed the fatal drone attack on U.S. forces in Syria. CBS News Washington correspondent Christina Ruffini examined the president's comments and the ongoing situation in Syria.

Concern grows over violent rhetoric amid Trump's legal battles

There are new fears of violence regarding the rhetoric surrounding former President Donald Trump's legal battles. On Friday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg received a threatening letter containing white powder. Trump is awaiting a New York grand jury's decision on a possible indictment. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa discussed the latest on Trump's legal woes.

Some Beyoncé fans opt for overseas shows to avoid costly concert tickets

As fans hope to see Beyoncé live on her new tour, some are turning to shows overseas to avoid expensive ticket fees in the U.S. Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos spoke with CBS News about what is causing these high ticket fees and what options fans have.

CBS Evening News, March 24, 2023

Trump criticized for violent rhetoric against Manhattan DA’s office; Basketball referee reunites with player who saved his life after on-court heart attack