Hundreds of employees at OpenAI have signed a letter threatening to quit unless ousted CEO Sam Altman is brought back. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is defending himself against charges of antisemitism as major advertisers pull out of X. Jo Ling Kent reports. Source
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Heavy fighting reported near second Gaza hospital
Israeli tanks have reportedly surrounded northern Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, where nearly 3,000 Palestinians are sheltering and at least 12 people were killed Monday in artillery fire, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem. Source
Biden campaign tackles age concerns as president turns 81
President Biden turned 81 years old on Monday. The president’s age has become a genuine concern for many voters as the 2024 presidential election draws nearer. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss where things stand in the race with the Iowa caucuses eight weeks out. Source
AAA predicts record travel this Thanksgiving
AAA estimates a near-record number of Americans — 55 million — will travel more than 50 miles from their home for Thanksgiving this year. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines and Amtrak are preparing for the holiday rush. Source
Tips on how to avoid food poisoning
There are 48 million cases of foodborne illness in the U.S. every year, according to the CDC. Janet Shamlien spoke with experts who provided tips on how shoppers and home cooks can avoid food poisoning. Source
Eye on America: AP African American Studies course and a Hollywood monastery in transition
In California, we get an exclusive look at the new AP African American Studies course being offered in some high schools, which has received pushback from some conservative politicians. Then, we tour a monastery that once housed an order of nuns right in the heart of Hollywood. Watch these stories and more on “Eye on America” with host Michelle Miller. Source
Premature babies evacuated from Al-Shifa as another hospital in Gaza is under fire
Premature babies have been evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital following an Israeli assault on the medical facility, which the IDF claims was also being used as a Hamas base. Doctors and Gaza officials deny the claims, as Israeli forces have begun firing on another hospital in the Gaza Strip. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Wet weather threatens Thanksgiving travel
A rainy forecast could complicate what’s already expected to be a difficult travel week. The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren looks at what Thanksgiving travelers can expect. Source
Airlines prepare for busy Thanksgiving
Airlines are gearing up for what they expect to be the busiest Thanksgiving ever. Meanwhile, AAA predicts more than 49 million Americans will drive to their Thanksgiving destination. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the busy travel week. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, November 20, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Jericka Duncan. Source