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Hamas, Israel trade blame for Gaza hospital blast

The Gaza Health Ministry said at least 500 people were killed Tuesday when an airstrike hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza City. Israeli officials denied targeting the hospital and said they believed the blast was caused by a rocket from Hamas or Islamic Jihad that fell short and struck the site. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source

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Biden faces diplomatic puzzle with Israel visit

President Biden is on his way to Israel. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk joins CBS News to unpack the diplomatic puzzles facing the president as Israeli troops prepare for a possible ground offensive in Gaza. Source

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Why Jim Jordan lost the first House speaker vote

House Republicans on Tuesday tried to elect a speaker again but Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to win enough votes to secure the gavel on the first ballot. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains what went wrong. Plus, Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez joins “America Decides” to discuss why he voted against Jordan. Source

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Honoring America’s public servants

America’s public servants will be honored at an award ceremony Tuesday night. CBS News’ John Dickerson takes a look at some of the 2023 Service to America Medal winners. Source

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Is there a bipartisan solution to the House speaker chaos?

As Jim Jordan failed to clinch the speaker’s gavel in the first round of voting Tuesday, the House Democratic Caucus remained united behind Hakeem Jeffries. House Minority Whip and Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark joins “America Decides” to discuss the possibility of a bipartisan governing coalition. Source

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