Casey McWhorter spent nearly 30 years on Alabama’s death row, making him among the longest-serving inmates of the state’s 165 death row inmates. Source
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After scathing ethics report, George Santos says he won’t run for reelection
A report released Thursday by the House Ethics Committee found clear evidence that embattled Republican Rep. George Santos of New York stole from his campaign and deceived donors. Following the report’s release, Santos announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024. Source
11/16: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on negotiations to free hostages in Gaza, a mistrial in the case against the ex-officer involved in the Breonna Taylor raid, and the rising costs of long-term health care for older Americans. Source
Person to Person: Norah O’Donnell interviews author Arthur Brooks
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Arthur Brooks about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life. Source
Dex Carvey, Dana Carvey’s son, dies at age 32
Dex Carvey, the son of comedian Dana Cravey, died of an accidental overdose, his family announced in a statement. Source
Aging U.S. population faces rising long-term care costs
The U.S. is aging and the price tag is staggering. New York Times health care reporter Reed Abelson joins CBS News to look at the rising health care costs facing America’s seniors — and why the federal government has struggled to enact a solution. Source
Examining Iran’s influence in the Middle East amid Israel-Hamas war
The U.S. says Iran-backed fighters have been attacking American forces in the Middle East with drones and rockets in recent weeks. Eric Lob, non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute’s Iran program, joins CBS News to unpack Iran’s influence in the region. Source
Why are House Republicans struggling to get work done?
The House of Representatives went home early for Thanksgiving because the chamber couldn’t get its work done. Congressional scholar Philip Wallach joins CBS News to examine the reasons behind the chaos — and to provide potential solutions. Source
Jurors deadlock in Breonna Taylor case, mistrial declared
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case against a former police officer charged in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor. Brett Hankison faced two federal civil rights charges in the case. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Louisville, Kentucky. Source
Congress reacts to damning George Santos ethics report
New York Rep. George Santos announced Thursday he won’t seek reelection in 2024 following a damning House Ethics Committee report that says there’s evidence the Republican broke the law. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane shares how lawmakers are responding. Source