Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source

President Biden expressed cautious optimism over the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, but also noted the situation presents a “moment of considerable risk.” Charlie D’Agata has more on the U.S. response. Source

In tonight’s expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Thailand, where scientists are studying elephants in the hopes of stopping human-elephant conflict. Source

Anderson Cooper spoke to students and a superintendent about how Khan Academy’s AI Khanmigo “flags” concerning student activity on the platform, which can lead to an intervention by a mental health counselor. Source

A leading cryptocurrency executive told 60 Minutes crypto’s success was not just because of the enormous amount of money the industry spent on ads. It was also because people they described as “crypto voters” turned out to cast their ballots. Source

A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand. Source

Decades of deforestation and overdevelopment in Thailand have led to human-elephant conflict, sometimes with deadly consequences. Now, scientists may have a solution after studying elephant behavior. Source

Anderson Cooper headed back to school with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, and creator of the AI tutor Khanmigo. The tool is helping students and teachers alike, and evaluating Cooper’s middle school essay. Source

Khanmigo, an AI-powered online tutor, could change the way teachers work and students learn. Created by Khan Academy, the new technology is being piloted in 266 school districts. Source

The price of Bitcoin hit record highs after President-elect Donald Trump’s win. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why the crypto industry poured millions into super-PACs ahead of the election. Source