10/29: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the latest in Israel and Gaza; plus to Robert Mardini, the director-general of the International Committee of Red Cross.
Palestine
Volunteers mobilize to aid Israeli hostage families
Following the October 7 attack in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed and more than 220 were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum was quickly created to assist hostages and their families. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with a few of the 4,000 volunteers mobilizing to help, and with family members anxiously awaiting word about their loved ones held captive.
Israel's military intensifies shelling of Northern Gaza Strip
Fireballs lit up the night sky in Gaza over the weekend, as Israel decimated entire neighborhoods with airstrikes while it expanded its ground operation against Hamas. Communication networks in Gaza have been knocked out, cutting people off from each other and the outside world. Correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Israel wages fierce attack on Gaza
Israel's military said its ground forces continue to fight inside Gaza Saturday following an intense wave of air attacks targeted Hamas leadership and tunnels. Internet and phone service appeared down throughout most of Gaza. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Expanded Israel military operation in Gaza
On Friday, Israel's military said its ground forces were "expanding their activity" in Gaza in what may be the beginning of a new phase in Israel's war with Hamas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata and CBS News contributor Robert Berger report on the latest updates.
Israel expanding ground operations in Gaza
Israel Defense Forces have expanded their ground activity in the Gaza Strip. Israel also conducted more airstrikes on Gaza Friday following two nights of raids targeting Hamas infrastructure. Charlie D'Agata has details.
Gazans brace for expanding Israeli raids
Israel's military Friday night continued to fire rockets at Gaza City. Airstrikes have plunged the territory into darkness, knocking out power and internet connectivity. CBS News' Tina Kraus and Middle East Institute senior fellow Khaled Elgindy join to discuss how the expanded activity will impact civilians.
Fighting between Israel, Hamas appears to escalate
The fighting between Israel and Hamas appears to have ramped up considerably Friday. Charlie D'Agata reports from the southern Israeli city of Sderot, where he is seeing drones and fighter jets overhead, and hearing explosions and machine gun fire.
Will Israel's escalation hurt hostage crisis?
Margaret Brennan examines whether the Israeli military's expansion of its ground activity into Gaza could make things difficult for the estimated nearly 230 hostages who are being held by Hamas militants.
How a rolling start to a ground incursion looks
Israeli forces appear to be conducting a rolling start to their ground invasion of Gaza, U.S. officials say. David Martin speaks to a retired U.S. Army general about what a rolling start could entail.
Gaza facing critical shortages due to blockade
Gaza is fast running out of fuel, water and medicine due to the Israeli blockade following Hamas' assault on southern Israel. Only 10 aid trucks crossed into Gaza Friday, a drop in the ocean compared to the 500 that used to enter every day prior to the latest conflict. Debora Patta has more.
Israel conducts another ground raid in Gaza
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid into Gaza for the second consecutive night, the country's military said Friday. The small raid was backed by fighter jets and drones, with the Israel Defense Forces saying it had struck dozens of targets on the outskirts of Gaza City without any Israeli casualties. CBS News' Haley Ott reports from Tel Aviv.
New details on U.S. airstrikes in Syria
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups in retaliation for recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Israel pounds Gaza as losses mount
Saturday marks three weeks since Hamas' deadly attack on Israel. Israeli families are urging for hostages to be released while the country continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes and targeted ground raids. CBS News' Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
Israel faces pressure to bring home hostages
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid into Gaza for the second consecutive night, the country's military said Friday. The raid comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from the families of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
U.S. strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria
The U.S. military conducted strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed groups in retaliation for recent attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. U.S. officials on Thursday night told reporters the strikes were carried out newar Abu Kamal in Syria by a pair of F-16s against a weapons storage area and an ammunition storage area. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Israeli forces conduct targeted raid in Gaza
Israeli Defense Forces released footage showing their tanks crossing into northern Gaza to conduct a "targeted raid." This comes amid questions over what the next stages of Israel's military plans are. Charlie D'Agata has details.
Israel preparing for "next stages of war"
Israel carried out an hourslong ground raid in the northern part of the Gaza Strip overnight, the country's military said Thursday, calling it part of "preparations for the next stages of the war" with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. CBS News' Haley Ott has more.
Calls for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
As Israel continues preparations for a ground assault on Gaza, some of the surrounding countries are calling for a ceasefire. Paul Salem, president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the war and if there's any hope remaining for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Israeli troops launch ground raid in Gaza
Israeli troops carried out an hourslong ground raid in northern Gaza overnight, hitting terrorist cells and anti-tank missile launch posts, according to the Israel Defense Forces. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
How Biden could influence Israel's next steps
World leaders are condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and are calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the role President Biden could play in delaying a ground invasion.
Hate incidents rise amid Israel-Hamas war
As tensions rise across the U.S., so are incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to the Anti-Defamation League and Council on American Islamic Relations. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues has more.
Peace advocate working to bridge divide to reduce threats against Jews, Muslims
CBS News Miami talked with a passionate advocate for unity and peace in times of war.
Antisemitic incidents on the rise, ADL finds
Threats against Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities in the U.S. are on the rise since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Antisemitic incidents saw a staggering 388% increase, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Anti-Defamation League, while the Council on American Islamic Relations reported nearly 800 anti-Muslim incidents since Oct. 7, the highest in nearly eight years. Jeff Pegues has more.
Fuel shortage crippling Gaza hospitals
Israel's siege on the Gaza Strip has created a humanitarian crisis. About a third of the hospitals in Gaza have stopped functioning because of a lack of fuel to their generators or damage, according to the United Nations. Holly Williams has more.
Election 2024 live updates as Trump vs. Harris polls show tie just 5 days out
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
What to expect in "swingiest state" of Pennsylvania this election
Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sealed his victory in 2020, but how will the 2024 election compare?
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Former Disney worker allegedly hacked menus, changed peanut allergy info
Former Disney World employee Michael Scheuer is accused of changing allergen information for some menu items that could have been deadly to those with peanut allergies.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
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The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
The best and worst U.S. states for finding a good job in 2024
Ample job opportunities, low unemployment and reasonable commute times make this the top U.S. state for job seekers, analysis finds.
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Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
The PCE report drops to 2.1%. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Elon Musk doesn't show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
Trump says "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them"
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
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Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
How Harris and Trump's stances on Medicare compare
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Dentists are pulling treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
4+ hours of screen time linked to more anxiety, depression in teens, data shows
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
"Oprah Daily" tackles women's mental health
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
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Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Death toll from historic flooding in Spain soars to at least 158
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
North Korea launches new ICBM designed to reach U.S.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
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Entertainment
JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright return with "Here"
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Megan Thee Stallion sues blogger
Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.
Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
"Tiger King" Joe Exotic announces prison engagement
Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.
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Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
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The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study found that not limiting global temperature rise could cost $551 trillion, roughly 19 times the size of the entire U.S. economy.
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Arrest made in camper's murder, initially reported as a bear attack
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
2 journalists killed in separate attacks in Mexico within hours
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Phoenix man says hot asphalt during arrest caused third-degree burns
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
Musk ordered to attend court hearing over $1 million voter giveaway
Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia Thursday after he was sued by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
New details in investigation into ballot box fires
The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS News Wednesday. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
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New details on suspect in ballot box fires
The FBI believes one man is responsible for the fires at ballot dropboxes in Oregon and Washington that damaged hundreds of ballots. They're warning that he may do it again. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Inside the Senate race between Cruz, Allred
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has found himself in a tight race with Democratic Congressman Colin Allred for Cruz's U.S. Senate seat. The race could play a major role in which party gets control of Congress after the election. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has more.
Michigan family's haunted house raises money
Karri Dumas and her family in Cadillac, Michigan, go all out for Halloween with a haunted house featuring inflatable clowns, skeleton armies and a cemetery. Rather than charging admission, they collect food and supplies for local charities, inspiring their community to give back.
JB Smoove on hosting new game show
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Deadly strike from Lebanon hits Israel
Israeli officials say at least five people were killed when a projectile fired from Lebanon struck in northern Israel on Thursday. The attack came after Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, gave his first public speech Wednesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.