The U.S. gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic activity — grew a revised 5.2% in the third quarter of 2023. That’s the highest quarterly GDP growth in nearly two years, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Reade Pickert, Federal Reserve editor for Bloomberg, joins CBS News to unpack the state of the economy. Source
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What the Sports Illustrated artificial intelligence controversy says about the future of news
What happens when a legacy media outlet turns to artificial intelligence? Seth Lewis, professor and director of journalism at the University of Oregon, joins CBS News to dig into the recent reporting about Sports Illustrated and AI — and what it reveals about the future of news. Source
Henry Kissinger, influential and controversial diplomat, dies at age 100
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of “realpolitik,” was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes. Source
Ransomware attack on hospital chain causes chaos
A major ransomware attack affected 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites across six states. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga looks at what happened to some patients. Source
Dying mother of Israeli hostage pleads for her release
The dying mother of Noa Argamani, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7, pleaded for her daughter’s return in a video shared by Israel’s government. Source
Top U.S. general investigating alleged alcohol use at key commands
The top general at U.S. Northern Command has launched an internal investigation following allegations of alcohol consumption in the workplace. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Will Nikki Haley’s Koch endorsement make a difference in 2024 race?
The super PAC funded by the billionaire Koch brothers has endorsed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss whether or not the endorsement could shake up the race. Source
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter laid to rest in Georgia
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest Wednesday in her Georgia hometown. CBS News’ Skyler Henry has more on the final day of tributes and farewells to the wife of former President Jimmy Carter. Source
Latest hospital cyberattack shows healthcare systems’ vulnerability
On Thanksgiving day, Ardent Health Services was forced to take its network offline after a cyber breach affecting 30 hospitals and more than 200 health care sites. Source
Qatar “very optimistic” Israel-Hamas cease-fire will be extended
Qatar — which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas — says it is “very optimistic” a temporary truce will be extended. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Tel Aviv. Source