The Israeli military is extending its operations in the Gaza Strip. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv. Source
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Biden addresses doubts about his candidacy in solo news conference
President Biden gave his first solo news conference since November on Thursday night, and his first since a poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump in June raised questions about his ability to keep running for president. During the news conference, he said he’s staying in the race. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have more. Source
Takeaways from Biden’s NATO news conference
President Biden held a solo press conference at the close of the NATO summit on Thursday, calling the event a success and vowing to continue supporting Ukraine. He also fielded questions from the media as questions swirl about his candidacy. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes, Nikole Killion and Margaret Brennan join with analysis. Source
Trump asks judge to throw out conviction in “hush money” case
Trump’s lawyers say a recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity means certain evidence and testimony should not have been allowed in his trial. Source
Evictions surge in Phoenix as rent increases prompt housing crisis
Since March of last year, Maricopa County has led the nation in the number of eviction filings. Source
Man arrested 20 years to the day after 15-year-old Arizona girl was murdered
A family waited two decades for answers after the death of 15-year-old Elena Lasswell. Police arrested a man on murder charges exactly 20 years after the teen was killed. Source
Historic concert honors NATO’s 75th anniversary
Student musicians, composers and singers representing the 32 NATO countries are taking part in a historic concert Thursday in Washington, D.C., to mark NATO’s 75th anniversary. Source
Lifestyle changes could prevent nearly half of adult cancer deaths, study finds
A new study from the American Cancer Society has found that 45% of cancer deaths among adults could be prevented by making lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking, improving diet and increasing exercise. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a closer look at the findings. Source
Encouraging inflation report, and other top headlines
Here are some of Thursday’s top headlines, including testimony continuing in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Alec Baldwin, encouraging news for consumers that shows inflation is cooling, and more than $200,000 worth of stolen LEGO sets seized in Oregon. Elise Preston, Jo Ling Kent and Dave Malkoff report. Source
Ongoing power outages leave Houston residents frustrated
More than one million customers are still without power in the Houston area for a fourth straight day as recovery efforts from Hurricane Beryl remain slow. Compounding the issue for residents are the sweltering temperatures. Janet Shamlian reports. Source