Researchers are speculating about possible reasons. One says it’s unclear whether the increase was a one-year statistical blip or the beginning of a more lasting trend. Source
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Blinken, Austin urge divided Congress to approve Israel, Ukraine aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified at a Senate hearing on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to send emergency aid to Israel and Ukraine. CBS News’ chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Authorities: Cornell student arrested for antisemitic threats
Schools across the state are stepping up security following a series of antisemitic messages at Cornell. Source
Co-pilot accused of threatening to shoot captain during commercial flight
The co-pilot allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted for a passenger who may have been suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. Source
10/31: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on an airstrike on a refugee camp in Gaza, new research detailing how many mass shooters have military backgrounds, and what to expect from a planned meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Source
Army adds additional sexual assault charges against military doctor
CBS News has confirmed at least 39 people have accused a military doctor of sexual abuse in a growing criminal case. Source
Retired Army major analyzes Israel’s decision to strike Gaza refugee camp
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Mike Lyons analyzes Israel’s decision to launch airstrikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, where it claims Hamas leaders were hiding. Israel’s military said on Tuesday that it killed a Hamas leader involved in the deadly Oct. 7 rampage in Israel. Hamas said no leaders were there at the time and dozens of civilians were killed in the strike. Source
Videos show aftermath of Israel’s strike on Gaza refugee camp
Much of Gaza’s largest refugee camp was reduced to rubble by Israeli rockets on Tuesday. Israel said it was targeting Hamas militants and their underground tunnels. Hamas claims none of its leaders were there at the time and dozens of civilians were killed in the strike. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata, who said he hasn’t been able to enter the camp, brings us the latest from Tel Aviv, Israel. Source
What’s on the agenda for Biden-Xi meeting in November?
President Biden is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November. Jake Werner, the acting director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to break down the potential agenda. Source
Lawmakers at odds over Israel, Ukraine funding
President Biden’s top advisers are pushing lawmakers to provide additional aid to Israel and Ukraine — but Congress remains divided. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source