Ivanka Trump took the stand Wednesday in her father’s New York civil fraud trial that threatens his business empire. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details from the courtroom. Source
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U.S. airstrike hits Iran-linked facility in Syria
The U.S. military launched an airstrike Wednesday on a weapons storage facility used by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source
4 key questions for candidates at the third Republican debate
Five Republicans are taking part in another debate Wednesday night as they try to make their case for the Oval Office. John Dickerson shares questions he thinks should make the moderators’ list. Source
Abortion-rights advocates see victories ahead of Republican debate
The third Republican debate this primary season comes a day after Ohio voters gave a resounding “yes” to making abortion a state constitutional right. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports. Then, Ed O’Keefe and Robert Costa join with more from Florida. Source
FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the diabetes drug Mounjaro, which will be marketed as a weight loss drug under the name Zepbound. Source
3 D.C. zoo pandas to be returned to China
Three beloved pandas who have been living at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., are being returned to China. Their departure brings an end to decades of so-called “panda diplomacy,” which began in 1972. Adriana Diaz has more. Source
Bleu Royale diamond goes for $44 million at auction
A famous 17.61-carat diamond known as the “Bleu Royale” has been auctioned by Christie’s for a staggering $44 million. Source
Third Republican debate could spotlight DeSantis-Haley rivalry
The latest 2024 Republican presidential primary polls put Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in second and third place, respectively. Jim DeFede, Kristin Davison and Kirsten Kukowski join “America Decides” to discuss how the DeSantis-Haley dynamic could manifest on stage at the third GOP debate. Source
Ivanka Trump testifies in civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, testified as a witness Wednesday in the $250 million New York civil trial in which the Trump Organization, her father and family members are accused of fraud. She testified that she had no knowledge of her father’s financial statements. Scott MacFarlane has details. Source
Israeli forces continue push into Gaza City
As Israel Defense Forces advance in Gaza, they are continuing their efforts to destroy underground tunnels used by Hamas militants. Violent clashes between Israeli soldiers and Hamas fighters have sent tens of thousands of residents fleeing from northern to southern Gaza. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source