Oprah Winfrey selected “Let Us Descend” by Jesmyn Ward as the latest pick for her book club. Watch Ward read an excerpt from her book. Source
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Sam Bankman-Fried back on witness stand at New York trial
Sam Bankman-Fried was back on the witness stand at his trial Tuesday as prosecutors argued he moved to protect his assets while FTX, his cryptocurrency exchange company, tumbled. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports on Bankman-Fried’s testimony. Source
Oprah book club: Author Jesmyn Ward reads “Let Us Descend” excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected “Let Us Descend” by Jesmyn Ward as the latest pick for her book club. Watch Ward read an excerpt from her book. Source
Person of interest being questioned after antisemitic threats made at Cornell University
Schools across the state are stepping up security following a series of antisemitic messages at Cornell University. Source
Walgreens, CVS pharmacy staff walk off job to protest unsafe working conditions
Some staff members at major U.S. pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS walked off the job this week over working conditions. The three-day walkouts that began Monday follow similar walkouts last month in Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Massachusetts. Shane Jerominski, a licensed independent pharmacist, joined CBS News to discuss the situation. Source
Israel advances into Gaza using tanks, armored vehicles as U.S. funding talks begin on Hill
The Israel-Hamas war continues after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls Monday for an immediate cease-fire. In the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testified before the Senate appropriations committee about the Biden administration’s requests for aid for Israel and Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest from Israel, and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the battle shaping up in Congress. Source
3 smart financial moves you can make before the end of the year
These 3 financial moves can set the stage for a financially stable 2024. Source
FBI director warns of terror threats inspired by Hamas’ attack on Israel
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress that Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel could motivate threats similar to those posed by ISIS in years past Source
Troye Sivan says new album helped reconnect him with the world and himself
Platinum-selling artist Troye Sivan built a following on YouTube as a teenager. He has now turned that into a successful pop career. Sivan is out with a new album, “Something To Give Each Other,” and tells CBS News’ Anthony Mason about finding freedom after a breakup, writing queer dancefloor anthems, and dressing in drag for the first time. Source
Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya discusses criticism about her body, discrimination
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new memoir “The Race to Be Myself.” Semenya details how her success has been overshadowed by criticism and speculation about her body. Source