Israel continues to hammer Gaza with airstrikes as it prepares for a ground invasion in the days ahead. Israel has ordered a total siege of the Gaza Strip after an unprecedented attack by Hamas in Israel. CBS News’ Holly Williams reports. Source

AP African American Studies has drawn fire from some Republicans calling it “indoctrination” and a “propaganda leftist agenda.” Students tell CBS News the course shouldn’t be considered political or controversial. CBS News contributor Lisa Ling reports. Source

An Israeli survivor tells CBS News about her family’s terrifying escape from Hamas militants who invaded her community and killed more than 100 people. Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News,” reports from Tel Aviv. Source

Republicans have yet to come to a consensus on who will become the next House speaker following the historic ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy. In the meantime, Congress is essentially paralyzed from passing any new legislation, including additional funding for Israel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill. Source

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