Families spend an average of more $700 a month on child care, with costs surging 32% since 2019, a new analysis finds. Source
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Surfer’s body missing after reported attack by large shark off Australia
One man said it was a great white shark. Another said he “saw him in the wave and the shark had his body in his mouth — it was pretty gruesome.” Source
U.S. infant mortality rate rises for first time in 20 years
Researchers are speculating about possible reasons. One says it’s unclear whether the increase was a one-year statistical blip or the beginning of a more lasting trend. Source
Blinken, Austin urge divided Congress to approve Israel, Ukraine aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified at a Senate hearing on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to send emergency aid to Israel and Ukraine. CBS News’ chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Co-pilot accused of threatening to shoot captain during commercial flight
The co-pilot allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted for a passenger who may have been suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. Source
10/31: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on an airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza, new research detailing how many mass shooters have military backgrounds, and what to expect from a planned meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Source
Authorities: Cornell student arrested for antisemitic threats
Schools across the state are stepping up security following a series of antisemitic messages at Cornell. Source
Retired Army major analyzes Israel’s decision to strike Gaza refugee camp
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Mike Lyons analyzes Israel’s decision to launch airstrikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, where it claims Hamas leaders were hiding. Israel’s military said on Tuesday that it killed a Hamas leader involved in the deadly Oct. 7 rampage in Israel. Hamas said no leaders were there at the time and dozens of civilians were killed in the strike. Source
Lawmakers at odds over Israel, Ukraine funding
President Biden’s top advisers are pushing lawmakers to provide additional aid to Israel and Ukraine — but Congress remains divided. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
What’s on the agenda for Biden-Xi meeting in November?
President Biden is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November. Jake Werner, the acting director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to break down the potential agenda. Source