Israel has reached an agreement with Hamas to release at least 50 hostages held in Gaza. Bilal Saab, director of the Middle East Institute’s defense and security program, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect in the coming days. Source
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Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI
Less than a week after he was fired as CEO of OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, Sam Altman has returned to his post after being briefly hired by Microsoft. Altman’s return came after hundreds of OpenAI workers threatened to leave the company if he was not reinstated. Source
3 dead, 3 missing in Alaska landslide
Three people, including a child, died in a landslide that struck the remote Alaskan town of Wrangell. Three others remain missing. Source
Why did OpenAI reinstate Sam Altman as CEO?
Sam Altman is back at the helm of OpenAI — capping off a tumultuous week in the world of artificial intelligence. Axios tech and policy reporter Ashley Gold joins CBS News to unpack the situation. Source
The best and worst times to drive on Thanksgiving
AAA predicts nearly 50 million Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave shares tips to reduce your drive time. Source
Israel-Hamas hostage deal still on track despite delay, White House says
Some hostages held by Hamas will soon be freed under a deal approved by the Israeli government. CBS News’ Holly Williams and Willie Inman have details on the agreement, as well as reporting on President Biden’s response. Source
U.S. cities, retailers boosting security ahead of shopping season
In Beverly Hills, police drones are now in the air 14-hours a day, and officers monitor 2,500 security cameras throughout the city. Source
Hundreds of dogs across U.S. sickened by mysterious respiratory illness
Researchers are unsure what is causing a mysterious illness that has sickened dogs in 12 states. Symptoms include coughing, a lack of appetite and lethargy, and some of the sickened dogs develop pneumonia. Elaine Quijano has details. Source
Cities, retailers increase security as crime concerns grow ahead of holiday shopping season
As a new Gallup survey shows that Americans are becoming increasingly worried about crime, shopper safety and security has become a key focus for U.S. city leaders and retailers this holiday season. Carter Evans reports. Source
Millions of Americans take to the roads for Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving rush is on, with an estimated 49 million Americans expected to drive more than 50 miles from their homes this holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source