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
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Should you consider a 5-year CD right now? What the experts say
A 5-year CD can offer an attractive guaranteed return, but it could mean potentially missing out on better options. Source
Who has the best chance to be Republican nominee for House speaker?
Nine Republicans have declared they’re running for House speaker, as the chamber ends its third week of legislative paralysis. The Republican conference will hear from the nine members at a candidate forum Monday evening and is expected to vote by secret ballot on a new nominee Tuesday morning. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Stranded American family faces uncertainty in war-torn Gaza
The family journeyed to Gaza intending a brief stay to visit relatives, but are now stuck amid the fighting. Source
Israel, West Bank on edge ahead of looming ground invasion into Gaza
The latest of several recent airstrikes in the West Bank targeted what Israel called a “terrorist compound” in the city of Jenin on Sunday. The deadly strike fuelled angry protests on the streets that have been ramping up since Israel started bombing Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more. Source
Death toll rises in Gaza and West Bank in the two weeks since Israel’s war with Hamas began
As Gaza officials say the number of Palestinians killed there has tops 5,000, violence is also ratcheting up in the West Bank, where 250 Palestinians have been killed this year alone — the highest death toll there at least two decades. Imtiaz Tyab reports from East Jerusalem. Source
“No evidence” murder of Detroit synagogue president was hate crime, police chief says
Woll, the president of a Detroit synagogue, was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday morning. Source
Tortoise found in Florida ID’d as “escape artist” pet missing since 2020
African sulcata tortoises are “escape artists,” as they can dig out of enclosures, the sheriff’s department said. Source
Family of 2 American hostages released by Hamas talks to CBS News about how they’re doing
Family members of Judith and Natalie Raanan, the two American hostages who were released by Hamas on Friday, say they are they are grateful for the support of President Biden and the American people. They tell CBS News’ Holly Williams about how they are doing, and their wish to see a ground invasion of Gaza delayed until all the hostages held are back with their families. Source
Israeli troops prepare for ground invasion of Gaza to battle Hamas
Troops from the Israel Defense Forces are preparing for a widely expected ground invasion of Gaza. Tony Dokoupil talks to soldiers as they return to service to fight Hamas. Source