Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first trip to the U.S. in six years to meet with President Biden in San Francisco. Zoe Liu, fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the economic realities that led to the summit. Source
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Why illegal border crossings dropped in October
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell in October for the first time in three months — but arrests still sit at historically high levels. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what’s behind the decrease, and what’s keeping apprehension numbers up. Source
Climate change is threatening American lives, White House report says
Climate change is threatening nearly every aspect of the lives of Americans in every part of the U.S., according to a new government report. CBS News national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy takes a closer look at some of the key takeaways. Source
Inflation fell in October — how will the Fed respond?
The Labor Department says the rate of inflation — which measures how much prices are rising — fell to 3.2% in October. Frances Stacey, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBS News to discuss what this means for your wallet and the country’s financial outlook. Source
Israeli forces move in on Al-Shifa hospital hours after thousands march in Washington, D.C.
The Israeli military confirmed Tuesday night it is moving in on Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Earlier Tuesday, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to show support for Israel amid a wave of antisemitism in the U.S. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Israeli military says it launched ground operation inside Al Shifa hospital
The ground operation, based on intelligence and “operation necessity,” came after the Israeli military had repeatedly warned Hamas against using the hospital as a base for its operations, the IDF said in a statement. Source
Teachers confront misinformation amid Israel-Hamas war
Teachers tasked with educating their students about Israel, Gaza and the ongoing conflict in the region face a stiff challenge. Many teenagers get their news from social media, which is littered with misinformation. Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Child lead poisoning cases linked to recalled applesauce, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors to be on the lookout for cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted applesauce puree pouches. So far, 22 children in 14 states have been sickened by the recalled products, the CDC said. Source
House passes bill to avoid government shutdown as tempers flare
Tempers flared across the Capitol on Tuesday, with accusations of a physical attack by one House member and a senator challenging a union president to a fight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Source
Former San Jose State director of sports medicine sentenced in sexual abuse case
The former director of sports medicine at San Jose University was sentenced to 24 months in prison for sexually abusing female student-athletes, the Department of Justice said. Source