After the Vatican published a bombshell letter from Pope Francis earlier this week in which he opened the door for priests to bless same-sex unions, the pope on Wednesday kicked off an important three-week-long meeting of Catholic bishops by saying “everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone” must be allowed in. Chris Livesay reports. Source
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EV battery manufacturing boom brings jobs, investment to “battery belt”
In the past three years, more than $90 billion in battery investments have been announced in the U.S., creating an estimated 70,000 manufacturing jobs, much of it in a stretch from Michigan to Georgia being called the “battery belt.” Ben Tracy has more. Source
Still no arrests after 5 shot at Baltimore’s Morgan State University
Five people, including four students, were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night at Morgan State University in Baltimore. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a dispute between two groups near a dorm on the university’s campus, police said. Nicole Sganga has the latest. Source
Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan to run for House speaker
Following the historic vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan announced bids to replace him. Scalise is the House majority leader, while Jordan chairs the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source
75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers go on strike
About 75,000 union health care workers with Kaiser Permanente began a three-day strike Tuesday across five states. The union is calling for better working conditions and a $25 minimum wage. Kaiser said it its hospitals and medical centers will remain open during the strike, but it may need to reschedule non-urgent appointments or procedures. Jo Ling Kent has more. Source
Suspect in Tupac Shakur’s murder makes first court appearance
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the 60-year-old man indicted last week by a grand jury on one count of murder in the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupak Shakur in Las Vegas, made his first court appearance Wednesday. Elise Preston has the latest. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, October 4 , 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Mourners pay respects to Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
The casket of late Sen. Dianne Feinstein arrived at San Francisco’s City Hall Wednesday to lie in state as mourners paid their respects to the trailblazing lawmaker. Source
McRib sandwich returns after 2022 farewell tour
On Wednesday, the popular fast-food chain announced the McRib would be back in limited supply starting in November. Source
House at a standstill until members pick next speaker
The House stands in recess to allow the Republican conference and Democratic caucus to “meet and discuss the path forward” after Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster, interim Speaker Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on what happens next. Source