U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken brought his frenetic Mideast diplomatic push on the Israel-Hamas war to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in his latest bid to ease civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip and begin to sketch out a post-conflict scenario for the territory. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on Blinken’s trip to the Middle East to try to contain the war. Source
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Earthshot Prize finalist cracks code on recycling poly-cotton clothing
One of the finalists in the running for the Earthshot grand prize of $1.2 million is an innovation that can process the hardest types of “fast fashion” to recycle — poly-cotton blended garments. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Source
Barbra Streisand details how her battle with stage fright dates back to “Funny Girl”
“CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with living legend Barbra Streisand at her Malibu home. Streisand shares the thoughtful gift her husband, actor James Brolin, gave her for their 25th wedding anniversary. Source
Will mortgage rates go down in 2024?
Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been in decades but will 2024 bring some relief? Source
Celebrities who ran in the 2023 NYC Marathon
Around 50,000 people ran in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon — and these are some of the celebrities who took part. Source
Blinken visits Iraq amid rising tensions with Iran-backed militias targeting U.S. forces
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced stop to Iraq on Sunday. It comes after U.S. forces have been targeted by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington, D.C. Source
Former President Trump set to testify in New York civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to take the stand on Monday at his civil fraud trial in New York. Trump’s testimony will help the judge determine any penalties against the Trump Organization after executives were found liable for inflating the value of Trump’s properties. Robert Costa reports from outside the courthouse. Source
SAG-AFTRA says it received “final” contract offer from producers but strike continues
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing thousands of actors, remains on strike despite receiving what it says is a “last, best and final” three-year contract offer from producers. But one observer tells CBS News that the use of artificial intelligence remains a sticking point. Carter Evans reports. Source
Barbra Streisand details how her stage fright dates back to “Funny Girl”
Oscar-winning actress and singer Barbra Streisand details her anxiety in her new memoir, “My Name Is Barbra.” Source
Israel’s war on Hamas rages on despite mounting calls for a cease-fire
Ignoring rising calls for a cease-fire or a humanitarian pause, Israel continues hammering the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip as troops surround its largest city. Source