The U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops. Source

The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X were grilled by lawmakers for hours on Wednesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about their child safety policies. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent reports on the fiery hearing and shares what the tech executives had to say. Source

FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a serious warning on Capitol Hill about potential Chinese government hacking attacks that could target and damage U.S. infrastructure. CBS News’ Nicole Sganga reports. Source

“CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell gets a rare look at how U.S. Navy ships positioned in the Red Sea are combatting aggressive attacks by Houthi rebels and defending commercial ships. O’Donnell reports from the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and the missile destroyer USS Mason. Source

The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, continued Wednesday with the fifth day of testimony. Michigan prosecutors have released newly released video of her arrest. Source

The Queensland Police say young Ethan climbed into the mall’s claw machine “in pursuit of the ultimate prize.” After a brief ordeal, he got one. Source

Researchers found human bones and tools hiding behind a massive rock in a German cave, the oldest traces of Homo sapiens ever discovered so far north. Source

A high school student captured Indiana state Rep. Jim Lucas on video flashing a holstered gun at students who were visiting the statehouse to push for gun control measures. Source

As Nikki Haley campaigns in her home state of South Carolina, she’s highlighting her record as the state’s twice-elected governor. Source

Not sure if you’re getting enough sleep at night? Three ways to know if you need to change your sleep habits. Source