Earlier in November, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received the highly coveted endorsement of Iowa’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds. On Tuesday, he got the backing from prominent evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats who’s known as a king-maker in the state. Vander Plaats joins “America Decides” to discuss his choice. Source

A short-term cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that will allow for the release of hostages and for aid to enter Gaza had originally been expected to begin Thursday. Source

The deal that would see Hamas release some of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack has been delayed until Friday, an Israeli official said in a statement. The agreement was first expected to begin Thursday. CBS News’ Christina Ruffini and Willie James Inman have the latest. Source

The FBI says a white gunman who opened fire at a Walmart in Ohio before killing himself may have been motivated by racist extremism. Source

Chris Jankowski told CBS News the situation “has become untenable for me to deliver on the shared goal.” Source

Stream (and save) your way through the holidays with the just-announced Sling TV Black Friday deal. Source

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a news conference Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls that forced the closure of four U.S.-Canada border crossings. There is no indication of a terrorist attack at the time, Hochul said. Source

Notice someone turning down alcohol at your holiday gathering? Skip the questions about why, and offer support instead, experts say. Here’s how. Source

The Titans returned to the practice field on Wednesday to continue preparations for Sunday’s game against the Panthers. Source

The collision at the Rainbow Bridge, a U.S.-Canada border crossing near Niagara Falls, left two people inside the vehicle dead, law enforcement sources confirmed to CBS News. Source