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How Rosalynn Carter wielded her power as first lady

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at the age of 96. Anita McBride, director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University, joins CBS News to discuss how Mrs. Carter revolutionized her time in the White House. Source

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OpenAI employees demand return of ousted CEO

Hundreds of employees at OpenAI have signed a letter threatening to quit unless ousted CEO Sam Altman is brought back. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is defending himself against charges of antisemitism as major advertisers pull out of X. Jo Ling Kent reports. Source

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Heavy fighting reported near second Gaza hospital

Israeli tanks have reportedly surrounded northern Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, where nearly 3,000 Palestinians are sheltering and at least 12 people were killed Monday in artillery fire, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem. Source

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Biden campaign tackles age concerns as president turns 81

President Biden turned 81 years old on Monday. The president’s age has become a genuine concern for many voters as the 2024 presidential election draws nearer. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss where things stand in the race with the Iowa caucuses eight weeks out. Source

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AAA predicts record travel this Thanksgiving

AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans — 55 million — will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush. Source

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Tips on how to avoid food poisoning

There are 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. every year, according to the CDC. Janet Shamlien spoke with experts who provided tips on how shoppers and home cooks can avoid food poisoning. Source

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