Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have amassed about a dozen endorsements each in the race for House speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the differences between the two congressmen that could determine their levels of support. Source
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Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights activist Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian activist who has fought for women’s rights for decades, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Friday. Mohammadi is currently imprisoned in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. She has been arrested 13 times and been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison over the course of her life. Her most recent incarceration began in 2021. Source
Man who was given egg with 72-year-old message finally finds the writer
In 1951, John Amalfitano’s neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back. Source
How a man who was given a 72-year-old egg with a message on it found its writer
In 1951, John Amalfitano’s neighbor found an egg with a message asking its finder to write back. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in “On the Road.” Source
Trump discussed nuclear submarines with Australian billionaire
Trump allegedly discussed sensitive information pertaining to American nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to three people familiar with the matter. Source
FBI warns of rising elder fraud crime rates as scammers steal billions
One retiree told CBS News he fell for an online scam that cost him almost $800,000. And then the IRS said he owed $200,000 because the money was taken from a retirement account. Source
FBI warns of “phantom hacker” scam targeting seniors
Online scammers known as “phantom hackers” who operate as fake tech support specialists are targeting older adults, sometimes bilking them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. One Navy veteran lost $800,000 to such a scam. Jeff Pegues has his story. Source
Feds probed whether Trump shared classified nuclear secrets with Australian billionaire
CBS News has learned that investigators for Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith probed whether former President Donald Trump may have shared potentially sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt. Catherine Herridge has more. Source
Judge rules Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect competent to stand trial
A judge has ruled that the Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect is mentally competent to stand trial. Source
Chicago struggles to handle migrant influx
Across Chicago, more than 2,500 migrants, including children, are sleeping on the ground in and outside of police stations waiting to be placed in overflowing city shelters. Charlie De Mar has more. Source