The latest draft of the agreement from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, does not mention the phasing out of fossil fuels, which was expected by climate activists. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy looks at the impact of the decision. Source
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Faculty express support for Harvard president after House testimony
Claudine Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, drew support from faculty members and alumni after her controversial House testimony on antisemitism last week. Source
How schools are tackling chronic absenteeism in the wake of COVID
Last year, nearly 13.6 million students nationwide were chronically absent, nearly twice as many as the year before. Source
Hasbro to cut 1,100 employees, or 20% of its workforce
The Monopoly maker said tepid demand for its toys and games has continued into the crucial holiday shopping period. Source
Game Inactives | Week 14 Titans at Dolphins
Kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 64,992) is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. EST/7:15 p.m. CST Source
What it could take for Congress to pass Israel and Ukraine aid
Congress is running out of time to pass an aid package for Ukraine and Israel. Political strategists Joel Payne and Maura Gillespie join “America Decides” to discuss what needs to happen for lawmakers to get the job done. Source
Trump holds overwhelming lead in Iowa polling
Former President Donald Trump opted not to testify as scheduled in his New York civil fraud trial on Monday. The last-minute decision came as a new Des Moines Register poll showed Trump far ahead of other Republican candidates in Iowa. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins “America Decides” to discuss. Source
Why Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war could cost him votes in 2024
A new CBS News poll shows what Americans think about the economy and the Israel-Hamas war, with major implications for 2024. CBS News’ Anthony Salvanto, Ed O’Keefe and Bo Erickson have more. Source
Building partially collapses in the Bronx
It happened around 3:40 p.m. at a seven-story building on West Burnside Avenue in Phelan Place. Source
Special counsel asks Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s immunity claim
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to swiftly decide whether former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from federal prosecution. Source