Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago, deep inside the Arctic Circle, has become a focal point of the tension between Russia and America’s NATO allies. Source

In over a dozen incidents in the Red Sea since October, U.S. ships have either shot down drones or missiles or have had to come to the aid of ships targeted by the Houthis. Source

While many experts anticipate steady or lower rates in 2024, some scenarios could trigger CD rates to rise, too. Source

CBS News confirms CIA Director William Burns will meet with Qatar’s prime minister and the head of Israel’s spy agency in Poland Monday to help try to strike a new hostage deal. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega has more on the talks. Source

Negotiators in the Senate are back at work Monday trying to hammer out a deal that would send needed aid money to Ukraine for their fight against Russia, but hopes of passing a package before the end of the month are diminishing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

Several Jewish institutions were targeted with bomb threats over the weekend and one man was arrested for spraying an unknown substance at people and shouting an antisemitic phrase at a synagogue in Washington, D.C. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more. Source

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated America’s support for Israel during a joint news conference Monday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel is under worldwide pressure to do more to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza amid its war with Hamas. Source

Oil prices jumped on Monday after the energy giant said it would pause transits through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks along the key maritime route. Source

When it comes to Louisiana cuisine, one little legume plays a large part: red kidney beans. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax gets an inside look at Camellia Brand, the famous bean factory that’s celebrating 100 years of history in New Orleans while helping serve up one of the city’s most beloved dishes: red beans and rice. Source

Eight House Democrats told Thomas he should recuse from the case involving whether Trump has immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. Source