An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who was sitting in the cockpit during a flight to San Francisco allegedly tried to turn the plane’s engines off in mid-air. Joseph Emerson, 44, was restrained and handcuffed in the back of the plane, which had to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, October 23, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Retail credit card APRs rise to record highs, topping 30%
According to a Bankrate survey, the average retail card APR is now 28.93%, with some retail credit cards charging 32.24%. Source
New deadly bird flu cases reported in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Agriculture reported the infected commercial poultry flocks within weeks of a turkey farm in South Dakota and one in Utah reporting the first outbreaks in the U.S. since April. Source
Trump files for New Hampshire presidential primary
Former President Donald Trump filed for the New Hampshire presidential primary Monday. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins “America Decides” to discuss how voters in the Granite State are responding. Source
McConnell casts doubt on government shutdown as speaker fight drags on
In an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn’t think a government shutdown will happen. Politico reporter Daniella Diaz and Punchbowl News senior reporter Andrew Desiderio join “America Decides” to unpack the senator’s comments. Source
Biden says “we can talk” about cease-fire after Hamas releases hostages
Sources tell CBS News that Hamas released two more hostages Monday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Biden administration’s response. Source
House Republicans to pick next speaker nominee Tuesday
Republicans are set to meet behind closed doors Tuesday morning to select by secret ballot their next nominee for speaker. Nine GOP lawmakers are vying for the nomination. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Source
Israel releases images of Hamas attack as it faces questions about Gaza casualties
At a news conference Monday, Israel’s military showed members of the press footage of the Oct. 7 terror attacks that ignited the war against Hamas. The new images and information come amid growing criticism of Israel over the civilian casualties in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi was at the press conference. Source
9 Republicans want the House speakership, but who is the front-runner?
Congress remains at a standstill as nine Republican candidates for the House speaker role prepare to present at a forum Monday. A new nominee could emerge on Tuesday after Republicans vote by secret ballot. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Source