The fighting between Israel and Hamas appears to have ramped up considerably Friday. Charlie D’Agata reports from the southern Israeli city of Sderot, where he is seeing drones and fighter jets overhead, and hearing explosions and machine gun fire. Source
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Nearly 1 million pressure cookers recalled due to burn risks
About 930,000 pressure cookers sold under the Insignia brand have been recalled by Best Buy after at least 17 people reported suffering burns while using the cookers. Source
Maine shooting suspect’s assault rifle, cell phone found
An assault-style firearm was found in the abandoned vehicle belonging to the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting, CBS News has learned. The firearm had been legally purchased. The suspect’s cell phone has also been found, and investigators hope it could shed details on the motive into the killings. Jeff Pegues has details. Source
Manhunt intensifies for suspect in Maine mass shootings
The Coast Guard is now involved in the search for the man suspected of committing two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, after the suspect’s vehicle was found abandoned near a boat launch near the Androscoggin River. Helicopters and divers were canvassing the river for the 40-year-old Army reservist. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Will Israel’s ground escalation complicate hostage negotiations?
Margaret Brennan examines whether the Israeli military’s expansion of its ground activity into Gaza could make things difficult for the estimated nearly 230 hostages who are being held by Hamas militants. Source
How a rolling start to Israel’s ground incursion into Gaza might look
Israeli forces appear to be conducting a rolling start to their ground invasion of Gaza, U.S. officials say. David Martin speaks to a retired U.S. Army general about what a rolling start could entail. Source
Gaza facing critical shortages as Israeli blockade continues
Gaza is fast running out of fuel, water and medicine due to the Israeli blockade following Hamas’ assault on southern Israel. Only 10 aid trucks crossed into Gaza Friday, a drop in the ocean compared to the 500 that used to enter every day prior to the latest conflict. Debora Patta has more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, October 27, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Richard Moll, star of “Night Court,” dies at 80
The towering 6-foot-8 actor, who played “Bull” Shannon on the hit show, was known for his catchphrase “Ohh-kay.” Source
New Hampshire Biden backers soon to announce write-in effort for primary
The write-in effort stems from the fact that Mr. Biden’s name will not appear on the New Hampshire primary ballot. Source