Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce he’s dropping his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent or third-party candidate. Source

Israel has ordered a “complete siege” on Gaza following a major attack by Hamas over the weekend. The death toll on both sides has soared over 1,200, with at least nine Americans among the dead. Khaled Elgindy is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and the director for the center’s program on Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli affairs. He joined CBS News to discuss what he expects will happen in Gaza now and the potential role Iran played in Hamas’ attack. Source

The USPS wants to boost first-class postage rates to 68 cents in January, following a rate increase in July. Critics say it’s driving customers away. Source

The exact cost depends on what loan term and interest rate, but it’s important to understand the average costs. Source

If you’re shopping for a new Android-based smartphone, check out the deals being offered right now on Amazon. Source

Bodybuilder, actor and bestselling author Arnold Schwarzenegger joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life,” and the importance of setting big goals in life. The motivational book takes readers on a tour through the toolkit Schwarzenegger has lived by for over 60 years. Source

Rich Paul, the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, which represents athletes like LeBron James, joined “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new memoir “Lucky Me.” Paul talked about his relationship with Adele and the “hard truths” described in his book. Source

Long-term care insurance can protect your pocketbook. But just how much should you buy? Source

Israel says it’s “taking more time” than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave. Source

Two months after a wildfire devastated the historic town of Lahaina, hotels in parts of West Maui are reopening their doors to tourists. But the area, and many living there, are still struggling to recover. CBS News’ Jonathon Vigliotti has more. Source