American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
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The mothers of Kinnan Abdalhamid and Hisham Awartani, two of the three Palestinian college students shot in Burlington, shared updates about their sons' conditions.
Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
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U.S. military aircraft with 8 on board crashes off Japanese island; 1 dead
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people on board, and at least 1 was killed.
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Students for Trump co-founder arrested on assault charges
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Wednesday's private burial and funeral marked the third and final day of memorial events for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia.
Jill Biden unveils White House ice rink
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"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says
New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.
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Book pulled over name of royal who allegedly made racist comment
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Israeli military speaks to Bibas family after Hamas claims mom, 2 kids killed
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
Palestinians freed by Israel describe imprisonment, hope for the future
One Palestinian prisoner released by Israel said he now wants to "live a decent life without occupation."
5th group of hostages released after Israel, Hamas extend cease-fire
Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.
CIA director returns to Qatar in push for broader hostage deal
The CIA director is visiting Doha, hoping to build on an existing agreement between Israel and Hamas that resulted in the release of dozens of hostages.
U.S. military flight with critical aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
The first of three U.S. military flights arrived in Egypt with much-needed humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
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CDC: New COVID variant cases triple in 2 weeks
New cases of the latest COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 have tripled in the last two weeks, according to the Center for Disease Control. Most cases have been identified in New York and New Jersey. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBS News to discuss the variant.
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A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Actor Jonathan Majors' trial to begin
Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial is set to begin Wednesday. He is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari during an incident in New York in March. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the details.
More Israeli hostages released
Wednesday marks the sixth day of the temporary Israel-Hamas cease-fire, which has allowed dozens of Israeli hostages to be freed by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. As negotiations continue toward a possible extension of the cease-fire, CBS News' Holly Williams reports on the details emerging about hostages' time in captivity.
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About 60% of American workers say their income has not increased at the same rate inflation has over the past 12 months.
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Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
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The U.S. economy is doing even better than the government thought
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In California, we get an exclusive look at the new AP African American Studies course being offered in some high schools, which has received pushback from some conservative politicians. Then, we tour a monastery that once housed an order of nuns right in the heart of Hollywood. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Teachers confront misinformation on Israel, Gaza
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Eye on America: Improving our schools
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Eye on America: Keeping Americans safe
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Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
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S.C. men face hate crime charges for allegedly targeting Hispanic shoppers
Two South Carolina men were indicted on federal hate crime charges in connection with robberies targeting Hispanic customers outside gas stations and a Mexican grocery store.
Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter honored
Tuesday's touching tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter brought together three presidents and all living former first ladies, complete with tears of laughter and sadness from a room full of her loved ones. A motorcade and funeral procession on Wednesday will give people a last chance to say goodbye. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Plains, Georgia.
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Hamas frees 16 hostages on 6th day of truce
Hamas released 16 hostages on Wednesday, including one American, CBS News has learned. It's the second successful release of a U.S. citizen since the temporary cease-fire began. Brian Katulis, vice president of policy at the Middle East Institute, joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest developments.
Johnson: Reservations over expelling Santos
The House is set to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos as soon as this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Speaker Mike Johnson's response to the efforts.
Haley: U.S. "can't afford" Trump's chaos
Nikki Haley is arguing the U.S. does not need Donald Trump and his "chaos" back in the White House. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nidia Cavazos join "America Decides" with the latest on Haley's campaign and the 2024 Republican field.
Biden says American among hostages released
President Biden confirmed Wednesday afternoon that an American held hostage by Hamas was part of the group of 16 that crossed into Egypt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Congress sees growing number of retirements
A significant number of lawmakers are planning to walk away from their careers on Capitol Hill. Nearly 40 members of Congress are leaving at the end of their terms in January 2025. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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In the 2023 legislative season, over two-thirds of U.S. states either passed or proposed laws restricting gender-affirming care, and lawmakers are debating policies that directly affect the lives of trans youth. CBS Reports sent three correspondents to three key states of a nation in transition to examine the difficult conversations rippling across the country.
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Major cities far from the southern border are struggling to deal with the arrival of record numbers of migrants. In New York City, the right to shelter is being tested — and tensions are rising. CBS Reports examines the crossroads of families fighting for a future, a city struggling to keep up, and a nation in the throes of a migration reckoning.
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In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
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Jill Biden unveils White House ice rink
Snoopy and an Olympic skating gold medalist attended the opening.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
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Top general probes allegations of alcohol consumption at key commands
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
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Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
UAW launches campaign to unionize Toyota, Tesla and other automakers
The UAW, coming off of new labor contracts with Detroit's Big Three, said it's now targeting automakers that rely on non-unionized workers.
Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
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Photos: Rosalynn Carter remembered in three days of memorial events
Wednesday's private burial and funeral marked the third and final day of memorial events for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia.
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President Joe Biden sharply criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert in her congressional district, attacking her directly for several minutes during his 23-minute long speech.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's political director leaving to join Trump campaign
Brian Swensen, who served as Ramaswamy's national political director since the spring, confirmed to CBS News he is leaving.
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Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
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Suicide deaths hit record high, but declined for youth, CDC finds
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
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American woman among hostages released on 6th day of cease-fire
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
U.S. charges Indian national with plot to assassinate Sikh separatist in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York charged an Indian national with an alleged plot to kill a Sikh political activist living in the U.S.
Book pulled over name of royal who allegedly made racist comment
In a 2021 interview with Oprah for CBS, the former Meghan Markle, who is half Black, said a member of the royal family questioned what her baby's skin tone might be. She and Prince Harry chose to keep the person's identity a secret.
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Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
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Shannen Doherty says cancer has spread to her bones
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Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
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Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Wu-Tang Clan on 50 years of hip-hop
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sat down with Wu-Tang Clan members the RZA and Young Dirty Bastard to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
Mark Cuban says he's leaving "Shark Tank" after one more season
Cuban has appeared on "Shark Tank" since 2011 as a permanent investor, or "shark."
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Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
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Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
Sports Illustrated AI accusations
Sports Illustrated is being accused of publishing product reviews from authors that don't actually exist and had AI-generated headshots. The magazine's parent company has denied the allegations, saying the articles were written and edited by humans from a third party. Todd Spangler, New York digital editor for Variety, joined CBS News to discuss the scandal.
Ransomware attack affects U.S. hospitals
A ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services said it took its network offline as a protective measure. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Google to start deleting inactive accounts
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
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The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
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Diplomats from nearly 200 countries will gather in Dubai, U.A.E., starting Thursday for the U.N.'s annual climate talks. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explains what's on the agenda.
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Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial got underway Wednesday afternoon. The actor is facing the possibility of up to a year behind bars if he's convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more on Day 1 of the trial.
Moms of shot Palestinian students speak out
The mothers of two of the three Palestinian college students who were shot and wounded in Vermont last Friday will soon be reunited with their children. Tamara Tamimi, Kinnan Abdalhamid's mother, and Elizabeth Price, the mother of Hisham Awartani, joined CBS News to speak about their sons.
Ex-prison guard sentenced for failing to help inmate who later died
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Ex-WWE star "Sunny" Sytch gets 17 years in prison for DUI crash
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Mars' landscape captured in newly released images
NASA revealed multiple new panoramic images of clouds and dust in Mars' skies, as well as one of its tiny two moons, taken last May.
North Korea launches spy satellite into orbit, state media says
North Korea attempted to launch a surveillance satellite into orbit two other times this year without success.
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The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
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The Leonid meteor showers are fast – streaking by at 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Still, some stargazers can see them at their peak this week.
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for November 29, 2023
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Hamas frees 16 hostages on 6th day of truce
Hamas released 16 hostages on Wednesday, including one American, CBS News has learned. It's the second successful release of a U.S. citizen since the temporary cease-fire began. Brian Katulis, vice president of policy at the Middle East Institute, joins "America Decides" to discuss the latest developments.
Johnson: Reservations over expelling Santos
The House is set to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos as soon as this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Speaker Mike Johnson's response to the efforts.
Haley: U.S. "can't afford" Trump's chaos
Nikki Haley is arguing the U.S. does not need Donald Trump and his "chaos" back in the White House. CBS News' Robert Costa and Nidia Cavazos join "America Decides" with the latest on Haley's campaign and the 2024 Republican field.
Biden says American among hostages released
President Biden confirmed Wednesday afternoon that an American held hostage by Hamas was part of the group of 16 that crossed into Egypt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.