President Biden spoke to reporters Friday after the first group of hostages were released by Hamas as part of a deal for a temporary cease-fire with Israel. Mr. Biden said he expects more hostages to be released Saturday, but it’s unknown when the Americans held will be let go. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where the president is spending Thanksgiving weekend. Source
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14 best Xbox Black Friday 2023 deals from today’s top sales
Shop today’s best Black Friday 2023 deals on Xbox Series X and S consoles, Ultimate Game Pass, controllers and games. Source
Breaking down the Hamas hostage release; No Americans released yet
Twenty-four hostages were released Friday by Hamas as a four-day cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas took effect. Thirteen of the hostages are Israeli, 10 are Thai and one is from the Philippines. CBS News’ Holly Williams and Bo Erickson have more on the release. Source
Eye Opener: Short-term cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war begins
A pause in the fighting in Gaza begins, allowing Israel and Hamas to exchange hostages for prisoners and allow aid in. Also, anti-immigration protesters clash with riot police in Dublin, Ireland. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
How much shoppers plan to spend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Holiday online shopping off to a strong start as retailers roll out larger discounts to tempt cash-strapped consumers. Source
Andrew Cuomo sued for sexual assault by former executive assistant
Brittany Commisso, who worked for Cuomo starting in 2017, filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act. Source
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips announces he won’t seek reelection to 3rd Congressional District amid presidential run
Rep. Dean Phillips, who serves Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District, announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection to Congress. Source
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said. Source
“Travel Tuesday” emerges as a prime day for holiday, winter travel deals
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation. Source
Rare elephant twins born in Kenya, spotted on camera
A video posted to social media by Save the Elephants showed the baby elephants feeding from their mother, alongside other members of the herd. Source