Around 50,000 people will run in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon this Sunday — and these are some of the celebrities taking part. Source
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White House calls Gaza evacuations “an important breakthrough”
A State Department spokesperson on Wednesday hailed the evacuation of hundreds of stranded foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, from war-stricken Gaza as an “important breakthrough,” with the Biden administration hoping that further evacuations will continue in the coming weeks. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Idaho pair charged with kidnapping after taking girl for abortion in Oregon
Court documents show Idaho police began investigating the pair earlier this summer after a 15-year-old girl’s mother told authorities her daughter had been sexually assaulted and later taken to Oregon to get an abortion. Source
Disney reaches $8.6 billion deal with Comcast to fully acquire Hulu
The deal values Hulu at $27.5 billion in total, according to Disney, which said the transaction will be concluded by Dec. 1. Source
Rep. Ken Buck won’t run for Congress again
Rep. Ken Buck, a conservative voice in Colorado, says he will not run for office again. He was one of eight Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy earlier this month. Source
DSCC Chair: Trump on the ballot a “huge motivator” for Democrats
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett discusses the 2024 Senate map with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. They discuss the races Democrats think are the most competitive, the UAW strike’s impact in Michigan, whether Joe Manchin will run, and the role abortion rights will play at the ballot box in 2024. Source
Biden addresses Gaza evacuations as some Americans cross into Egypt
President Biden addressed the latest developments at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza during an address in Northfield, Minnesota, Wednesday. Egypt partially opened its border gates that connect to the Gaza Strip allowing some injured Palestinians, as well as some foreigners, to cross for the first time since Oct. 7. Source
George Santos could face House expulsion — this is how the process works
Five New York GOP lawmakers are urging their Republican colleagues to vote to expel embattled Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver walks through the expulsion process. Source
2 students stabbed, 2 injured following brawl at Van Nuys High School
It has not yet been determined exactly what weapon was used in the stabbings, but LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said three students have been detained and are being questioned by law enforcement. Source