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Why the U.S. is urging Israel to slow a ground invasion in Gaza

The U.S. has sought to slow Israel’s plans for a ground invasion of Gaza, sources say, as the Biden administration focuses on efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

The topics SAG-AFTRA, studios will pick up when negotiations resume

Talks broke down between SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios after topics related to streaming and artificial intelligence were brought to the table. Sean McNulty, the creator and writer of The Ankler’s “The Wakeup” newsletter, joins CBS News with some of the points that will have to be picked up when negotiations start again on Tuesday. Source

U.S. working “hour-by-hour” to secure release of hostages held by Hamas, John Kirby says

National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby briefed reporters at the White House Monday where he said there is an “hour-by-hour” effort within the administration to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas. Kirby also affirmed the United States’ push for critical humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Source

Alaska Airlines flight diverted after off-duty pilot tries to shut down engines

An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted to Portland, Oregon, after a “jump seat occupant” appears to have tried to shut down the plane’s engines. Source

Where things stand in Israel and Gaza, 2 weeks after Hamas’ terror attack

Humanitarian aid is slowly being allowed into Gaza, but it’s being described as a fraction of what had been coming in before Hamas’ terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7. CBS News’ Chris Livesay, Holly Williams and Tony Dokoupil have the latest on the situation in Gaza, the hostages being held by Hamas and Israel’s plans for an expected ground invasion. Source

Coping with stress from turmoil in the news

With rising anxiety over a possible wider Middle East war, you may be wondering how best to process everything. Dr. Michele Tugade, a professor of psychological science at Vassar College, joined CBS News with tips on how to cope with stressful stories in the news. Source

Three ways to avoid financial regret in retirement

Here are three things you can do to avoid financial regret in your retirement years. Source

Latin American leaders hold migration summit in Mexico

Mexico hosted a summit on migration over the weekend with leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and Haiti among the attendees. The countries addressed the root causes of the migrant crisis and the spike of unlawful crossings into the U.S. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more. Source

Alaska Airlines flight diverted after suspect tries “to shut the engines down”