Hilton Worldwide CEO and president Christopher Nassetta joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss 2024 travel trends, the Biden administration’s attempt to eliminate hidden fees and the global economy. Source
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What we know about the University of Nevada–Las Vegas shooting
An investigation is underway into the shooting at UNLV on Wednesday that killed three and critically injured another. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on the shooting and former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joined CBS News to discuss how authorities are piecing together all the details. Source
FDA considers gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration is set to vote on the use of gene-editing technology to potentially cure sickle cell disease, the painful genetic blood disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of Black, Hispanic, Asian and Middle Eastern Americans. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, medical director at Saint Mary’s Urgent Care Group, joined CBS News to discuss the treatment. Source
Pilots, officials speak out at NTSB mental health forum: “The existing rules are arcane”
The government agencies that oversee U.S. airlines are examining mental health regulations for pilots after an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot allegedly tried to turn off the engines of a plane mid-flight. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Trump back in court today as New York fraud trial nears end
Former President Donald Trump has attended the trial eight times and testified on Nov. 6. He is also expected to be the final defense witness next week. Source
CBS News’ Dr. Jon LaPook, son-in-law of Norman Lear, on the legendary TV producer’s life
Legendary television producer Norman Lear died at 101 years old. Over his 75-year career, Lear wrote and produced sitcoms like “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” which changed the face of American television. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who is the son-in law of Norman Lear, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss Lear’s life and legacy. Source
McDonald’s is opening a new chain called CosMc’s. Here’s what to know.
CosMc’s is “what would happen if a McDonald’s character from the 1980s that was part alien, part surfer, part robot” opened a restaurant, its CEO said. Source
Biden: Not funding Ukraine would be greatest gift Putin could hope for
President Biden on Wednesday again urged Congress to pass an aid bill for Ukraine, emphasizing, “This cannot wait.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more on what issues are keeping lawmakers from helping Ukraine defend itself from Russia. Source
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China says its warplanes shadowed “trespassing” U.S. Navy spy plane
U.S. Navy officials confirmed the plane’s transit over the Taiwan Strait, saying the aircraft traveled through international airspace. Source