Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East to broker talks that the U.S. hopes will evolve into a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following the diplomatic developments as Israeli leaders weigh the war’s future. Source
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More Nevada voters chose “None of these candidates” than Nikki Haley in GOP primary
“None of these candidates,” a ballot option required by Nevada state law, received the most votes in the Republican presidential primary Tuesday. Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley came in second. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa breaks down the impact on Haley’s campaign. Source
Sen. James Lankford makes case for border bill, bipartisanship in floor speech
Sen. James Lankford, the Oklahoma Republican who was among the three senators who negotiated the immigration deal, took to the Senate floor Wednesday to make a case for the deal and bipartisan legislation ahead of a key vote in the Senate. “You can do a partisan bill in the House,” Lankford said, “but in the Senate, we have to look at each other across the aisle and then figure out a way to be able to solve this.” Source
Senate set to vote on all-but-doomed border deal as plan B on foreign aid emerges
“Today, senators face a decision several months in the making,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said ahead of the vote. Source
Senate to vote on border, foreign aid bill — what happens if it fails?
The Senate is set to hold a procedural vote Wednesday on what was billed as a bipartisan plan to tighten the border, increase asylum restrictions and approve funds for U.S. allies. But it now doesn’t appear the highly-anticipated bill will pass. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down what Congress plans to do next. Source
Missing U.S. military helicopter found in California; search on for 5 Marines
Multiple agencies were searching for a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter crew that went missing in Southern California. Source
Save up to $2,500 on a TV at the Best Buy Super Bowl sale: Our top picks
Bring the biggest event in sports to your home with show-stopping savings on larger-than-life TVs. Source
Super Bowl 2024 to be powered by Nevada desert solar farm
A vast solar farm with over 621,000 panels shimmer like a mirage but with the capability to power close to 60,000 residential customers—or one very big stadium. Source
Carlos DeFord Bailey continues family’s legacy of shining shoes, making music
DeFord Bailey made history as the Grand Ole Opry’s first Black performer and country music’s first Black star. Now, his grandson is looking to chase the same fame. Source
U.S. military helicopter carrying 5 Marines goes missing in California
Multiple agencies were searching for a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter that was reported missing in Southern California. Source