The Biden administration Monday announced it would send cybersecurity experts to schools after a sharp rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents amid the Israel-Hamas war. In recent days, Jewish students at Cornell University and others have expressed fear of being targeted. CBS News’ chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
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Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens amid food shortages and civilian deaths
Desperation was growing in Gaza Monday amid food and aid shortages. Israeli air strikes continue to kill civilians, including 3,200 children in the last 3 weeks, according to Hamas. Debora Patta reports. Source
Israel announces release of soldier held hostage as its ground troops push deeper into Gaza
Israel Defense Forces released new video Monday showing its tanks and troops pushing deeper into Gaza. Israel also announced an Israeli soldier who was held hostage was freed during an overnight operation. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, October 30, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Republican seeks to change rule that brought down McCarthy
“We cannot be beholden to the whims and personal grudges of a handful of people,” Ohio Rep. Max Miller said. Source
Mary Lou Retton thanks supporters following pneumonia hospitalization
Mary Lou Retton said she was slowly recovering with family after being hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia earlier this month. Source
Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars react to his death at 54
“We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars wrote. Perry, known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing, died Saturday at age 54. Source
Will Republicans get behind Nikki Haley as she gains ground in Iowa?
A new poll of Iowa caucusgoers has good news for Nikki Haley but another competitor still looms large. Semafor 2024 campaign reporter Shelby Talcott and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join “America Decides” to break down the findings. Source
Do Democratic voters want more options for 2024 race?
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips is officially challenging President Biden for the Democratic Party’s nomination in 2024. Matt Barreto, a leading pollster for the DNC and White House, joins “America Decides” to discuss what the shakeup means for the primary election. Source
Lawmakers unveil stand-alone Israel aid bill
As the war in the Middle East worsens, new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for legislation that would merely provide funding for Israel and nothing else. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details. Source