The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has led to thousands of innocent civilian deaths, raising concerns about whether they are both in violation of international humanitarian law. Robert Goldman, the faculty director of the War Crimes Research Office at American University Washington College of Law, joined CBS News to discuss how the Geneva Convention and other international humanitarian laws apply to the fighting happening in the Middle East. Source
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U.S. to create new immigration program for Ecuadorians
The initiative is the latest Biden administration attempt to reduce illegal border crossings by offering migrants pathways to enter the U.S. legally. Source
House voting again for speaker: Here’s what to know
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan is expected to try again to win the speakership in a vote in the House of Representatives Wednesday after losing on the first ballot Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on what to expect from another day of ballots. Source
Egypt not allowing Gaza refugees into country
Thousands of people trapped in Gaza are desperately trying to flee through the Rafah crossing into Egypt, but Egypt is not allowing refugees in and not yet allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the situation there. Source
John Legend says family expansion has led to “more joy”
Singer-songwriter John Legend joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss working with Pfizer to encourage people to stay up to date on COVID vaccines. He also talks about his growing family, and the joys they’ve experienced and the challenges they’ve faced. Source
John Legend says he sees his father in himself as his family grows
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcomed their fourth child in June, adding to their growing family. Source
Israelis respond to Biden’s show of support, visit not without danger
President Biden landed in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday morning, where he was to meet with Israeli leaders in a show of support amid Israel’s war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. His first remarks were a strong show of that support, as he backed Israel’s firm denial of responsibility for a deadly explosion at a hospital in the Gaza Strip. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Tel Aviv. Source
Jordan trying to secure votes for House speakership as some doubt he can reach 217
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, is expected to try again to win the House speakership Wednesday morning after losing on the first ballot Tuesday. Jordan had initially vowed to keep lawmakers on the House floor and continue to vote “until we get a speaker.” CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
In Israel, Biden says military data show militants to blame for Gaza hospital blast
“I come to Israel with a single message — you’re not alone,” President Biden told the people of Israel. Source
Satellite image captures moon’s shadow over U.S. during solar eclipse
A striking image taken by the Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera shows the moon casting an enormous shadow over the U.S. during an annular eclipse on Saturday. Source