Jericka Duncan reports on the state of the conflict in the Middle East amid growing fears of a retaliatory attack by Iran, the new policy for migrants at the northern U.S. border, and the status of Ukraine’s offensive into Russia. Source
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Hamas says it will not attend new cease-fire talks with Israel
The militant group claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not acting in good faith and wants to prolong the war. Source
Meth found hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market
Using produce to conceal drugs has become a frequent tactic, authorities said smugglers have used bananas, green beans and squash now celery- to hide drugs. Source
Ex-Kansas police chief charged in newspaper raid
A former Kansas police chief tied to a 2023 raid on a local newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice. According to a complaint filed Monday, Gideon Cody is accused of persuading a witness to withhold information from authorities during and after the raid. Sherman Smith, editor-in-chief of the Kansas Reflector, joins CBS News to discuss. Source
How significant is Ukraine’s surprise Russia incursion?
Ukraine is pressing ahead with its cross-border assault into Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more. Then, William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins with analysis. Source
U.S. to expedite asylum processing at Canada border
The Biden administration is planning to expedite asylum processing at the U.S.-Canada border due to an increase in unauthorized migrant crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez unpacks the policy change. Source
Catholic priest shortage gives rise to “megachurch” as parishes expand
Over a half-century, the average size of a parish increased by 60%, while the number of priests dropped by 40%. Source
U.S. approves $20 billion weapons sale to Israel
The U.S. approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel on Tuesday, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, as Hamas said it wouldn’t be attending Thursday’s cease-fire talks. Source
UAW files labor charges against Trump, Musk over X interview remarks
The United Auto Workers union says it filed charges Tuesday against former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over comments made Monday night during a conversation on the social media platform X. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details. Source
Iran refuses to back down on Israel threat
Iran is rejecting urgent pleas from European leaders not to attack Israel in response to the killing of a Hamas official in Tehran in July. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports. Then, retired Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz, former U.S. security coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, joins with analysis. Source