Israel resumed its bombardment of Gaza following a brief pause during President Biden’s visit. Gaza officials say the death toll was close to 4,000 on Thursday. Charlie D’Agata has the latest on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, October 19, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Watch: President Biden delivers Oval Office address on Israel, Ukraine | Special Report
Addressing the nation from the White House on Thursday night, President Biden made the case to the country and to Congress that the United States must pass $100 billion in supplemental funding, including billions in wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine, saying it will pay dividends for U.S. national security. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell anchors a special report. Source
State Department issues security alert for Americans overseas
The State Department took the unusual step of issuing a worldwide alert on Thursday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the details. Source
How much can North Korea help Russia in its war against Ukraine?
Ukrainian authorities said a Russian missile killed two civilians in the southern part of the country Wednesday. The attack came on the same day Russia’s foreign minister met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins CBS News to discuss the emerging alliance between the nations. Source
Tensions high within House GOP conference over speaker fight
House Republicans on Thursday made virtually no progress toward electing a new speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
Sidney Powell may testify against Trump after plea deal
Sidney Powell, a former lawyer and ally to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in results in Georgia. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports. Source
New preparations underway for potential Gaza invasion
The Israeli military appears to be in its final stage of preparations for a full-scale ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, but the timing of that offensive remains unclear. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
Burt Young, actor best known for role in “Rocky” films, dies at 83
Burt Young, the actor best known for his role as Paulie in six “Rocky” movies, died earlier this month, his family announced. He was 83. Source
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Fulton County
Sidney Powell, one of 19 defendants, including former President Trump, charged in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case, pleaded guilty Thursday. She was sentenced to six years of probation and will pay thousands of dollars in fines and has also agreed to testify against codefendants at future trials. Robert Costa takes a look at what the plea could mean for Trump. Source