5 Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

— -- 1. Ben Carson 'Certainly Willing' to Give Kanye West a Chance as President

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says he would be willing to give Kanye West a chance as president of the United States.

The rapper announced last month at the MTV Video Music Awards his intent to run for president in 2020, despite saying he hates politics. Carson said he recently spoke with West and was impressed by his business savvy.

"Well, I am certainly willing to give him a chance," Carson said today on ABC's "This Week." "He'll be able to explain things and see if he resonates with the people."

2. Samantha Power: Obama Believes Skipping Putin Meeting ‘Irresponsible’ Given Stakes

Samantha Power, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, defended President Obama's plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that the president believes that neglecting to meet with the Russian leader while the pair are in the same city would be "irresponsible," given the high stakes.

She said the meeting between the two leaders scheduled for Monday is not an indication the U.S. strategy of isolating Putin has failed.

"Isolating him has had profound effects, as you know, on Russia's economy and his own sense of stature on the international stage, which is why I think [President Putin] is reaching out in a whole host of ways," Power said, referencing Putin's recent phone call to singer and gay rights activist Elton John.

3. NJ High School Football Player Dies After In-Game Injury, School District Says

A high school football player from Warren County, New Jersey, died Friday night after he was injured on the field, the school district superintendent said.

"Last night we experienced a tragedy in the loss of student athlete Evan Murray following an injury during the Summit-Warren Hills football game," a statement posted Saturday on the Warren Hills Regional School District website from Interim Superintendent Gary Bowen said.

"We are deeply saddened and sincerely appreciate the support and caring of our close-knit greater Warren Hills community," Bowen added.

4. Florida Woman, 20, Arrested After Allegedly Riding Sea Turtle

A 20-year-old Florida woman was taken into custody Saturday after photos circulated this summer of her and another woman allegedly appearing to sit on sea turtles, officials said.

In early July, two women were seen in photographs appearing to ride on sea turtles, the Melbourne, Florida, Police Department said. Complaints were sent to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, police said.

Melbourne police responded to a disturbance in progress on Saturday and found a woman, identified as Stephanie Moore, with an active felony warrant for trying to "possess, sell, molest marine turtle or eggs nest," authorities said.

5. Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting Split

Kaley Cuoco's marriage is ending.

The "Big Bang Theory" star and her husband of 21 months, Ryan Sweeting, have split, according to People.

"Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting have mutually decided to end their marriage," Cuoco's rep told the magazine. "They ask for privacy at this time. No further statement will be issued regarding this matter."