Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba. Source
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Actor Mark Sheppard says he had “six massive heart attacks”
Mark Sheppard said he’s suffered six major heart attacks. The “Supernatural” actor says he collapsed in his kitchen before being brought to the hospital. Source
Greta Gerwig: The 60 Minutes Interview
Directing “Barbie” was a dream job for Greta Gerwig, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind “Little Women” and “Lady Bird.” Now she’s putting her own stamp on two “Chronicles of Narnia” movies. Source
Robot gives aquarium tour for hospitalized children
At Tampa’s Florida Aquarium, an innovative robot is giving chronically ill children the chance to tour the aquarium without having to leave the hospital. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Law school offering course focused on Taylor Swift
The University of Miami School of Law is offering a course focused on pop superstar Taylor Swift. The course covers her efforts to regain copyright control of her music as well as the times she has been sued for alleged intellectual property theft. Cristian Benavides has the story. Source
New Notre Dame spire being installed
After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame’s new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports. Source
Hostage release puts spotlight on controversial Israeli detention practices
The release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong cease-fire has brought renewed criticism over Israel’s detention policies. According to the U.N., between 500 and 1,000 Palestinian children in the West Bank are held in Israeli military detention despite not being charged with any crimes. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
U.S. tells Israel to minimize civilian casualties
As the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have already been killed in the conflict. Nicole Sganga reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, December 3, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Israel ramps up ground assault as more than 100 hostages remain in Gaza
Israel’s military continues to pummel Gaza following the end of a temporary cease-fire to allow for the release of hostages. Some 130 hostages, including eight Americans, remain in the Gaza Strip. Chris Livesay reports. Source