Israeli forces continue to prepare for a possible ground invasion of Gaza. Retired Maj. John Spencer, chair of urban warfare studies with the Modern War Institute at West Point, joins CBS News to explain the conditions the Israeli military could face. Source
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Why Hamas released 2 American hostages, and how it unfolded
U.S. officials confirmed that Hamas released two American hostages Friday. Judith and Natalie Raanan — a mother and daughter from suburban Chicago — who were visiting family in southern Israel when Hamas attacked nearly two weeks ago. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata, Imtiaz Tyab and Margaret Brennan have more. Source
More than 270 UFO sightings reported over 8 months, Pentagon says
More than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, were made to the U.S. government in a recent eight-month period, the Department of Defense said in a Tuesday report to Congress. Chris Impey, astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, joins CBS News to unpack the findings. Source
House Republicans search for next speaker nominee after dropping Jim Jordan
House Republicans voted Friday to drop Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their nominee for speaker after he failed to win a majority three times on the House floor. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
How a weekly breakfast at grandma’s helped students heal from grief
Every Wednesday, students converge on a tiny house in St. Louis for their weekly breakfast club, hosted by 66-year-old Peggy Winckowski. Source
How a weekly breakfast helped students heal from the grief of losing a classmate
Every Wednesday, students converge on a tiny house in St. Louis for their weekly breakfast club, hosted by 66-year-old Peggy Winckowski. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Source
Procession honors firefighter killed battling Baltimore rowhouse blaze
Baltimore firefighters held a procession on Friday to honor 31-year-old Rodney Pitts, a firefighter who was killed battling a large fire at a rowhouse on Thursday. Four other firefighters were injured in the intense fire. Source
Trump fined $5,000 for violating gag order in civil trial
Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 Friday for violating a gag order in a $250 million civil fraud trial against Trump and the Trump Organization. The judge said a social media post attacking the judge’s clerk remained visible on Trump’s presidential campaign website. Source
Search on for suspect in fatal shooting of Maryland judge presiding over divorce case
A manhunt is underway for a man suspected in the shooting death of Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson in the driveway of his home Thursday night in what authorities are calling a targeted attack. The shooting occurred hours after the suspect lost custody of his children in a divorce proceeding Wilkinson was presiding over. Jeff Pegues has the latest. Source
Two American hostages freed from Gaza by Hamas
A mother and daughter from Chicago who were taken hostage by Hamas militants during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel were freed from Gaza on Friday. Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie were kidnapped after coming to Israel to celebrate the 85th birthday of Judith’s mother. There are still about 200 hostages from 40 countries being held by Hamas. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source