Victoria Monét speaks to Gayle King about earning an impressive seven Grammy nominations and her inspirations as an artist. Source
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Chita Rivera, “West Side Story” star and Latina trailblazer, dies at 91
Chita Rivera, a star of the original “West Side Story,” was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre. Source
Undercover Israeli agents kill 3 suspected militants in West Bank hospital
Palestinian and Israeli officials confirm undercover Israeli agents, some disguised as medical staff, entered a West Bank hospital Tuesday and killed three Palestinians alleged to be Hamas militants. BBC News correspondent Mark Lowen reports from Jerusalem. Source
Chita Rivera, legendary Broadway singer and actor, dies at 91
Broadway icon Chita Rivera has died at age 91, her daughter said in a statement provided to CBS News. Rivera, best known for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of “West Side Story,” received a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre in 2018. CBS News’ Mo Rocca recalls Rivera’s legacy. Source
Why House Republicans want to impeach Secretary Mayorkas
The House Homeland Security Committee is weighing two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday accusing him of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of public trust.” CBS News’ Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Explaining UNRWA and its controversies
More than a dozen countries have suspended aid to UNRWA, a U.N. humanitarian agency that helps Palestinian refugees, following allegations that 12 of its staffers were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano looks into what the agency does and some of the controversies it has faced. Source
Latest on deadly drone strike in Jordan, Biden’s remarks on expected U.S. response
President Biden told reporters Tuesday that he has decided how the U.S. will respond to the attack at a base in Jordan Sunday that killed three Americans and injured dozens others. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin is following the latest developments in the Middle East. Source
Gisele Bündchen pays tribute to her late mother: “You were an angel on earth”
Gisele Bündchen posted multiple pictures of her mother and family throughout the years in a touching tribute. Source
Rep. Cori Bush under investigation by Justice Department over security spending
“I can confirm that the Department of Justice is reviewing my campaign’s spending on security services,” Rep. Cori Bush said. Source
Could the 2024 presidential election affect baby name trends?
History shows some presidential first names peak in popularity when the man attached to the name enters the Oval Office. Source