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The American obsession with avocados is having a global impact, and it’s being felt acutely in neighboring Mexico where the fruit is grown. Jeff Miller, author and associate professor at Colorado State University, joins CBS News to discuss the issue. Source
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GOP candidates gear up one month before Iowa caucuses
Former President Donald Trump extended his considerable lead in Iowa this week, according to a new poll. The state is holding the first Republican caucus in just one month. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak has the latest analysis. Source
What’s behind the decision to end video game convention E3
After more than 20 years, what was once the largest video game convention in the country is shutting down for good. Reporter Gene Park, who covers video games for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss the likely factors behind the decision. Source
Israeli troops misidentified hostages as threat before friendly fire deaths
Israel’s military says three hostages being held by Hamas were killed by Israeli troops who mistakenly identified them as a threat. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
A Secret Santa motivated students to raise thousands for those in need
The story of a wealthy businessman who annually gives out hundreds of $100 bills to strangers motivated a group of Phoenix students to start their own Secret Santa club. Source
Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148 million to election workers he defamed
A jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million dollars in damages to two former Georgia poll workers as part of a defamation lawsuit. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the story. Source
Evidence indicates Hamas committed acts of sexual violence on Oct. 7
Israeli investigators tell CBS News that there are eyewitness accounts, photos, interrogation statements and circumstantial evidence pointing to sexual attacks. Source
Mayim Bialik says she is out as host of “Jeopardy!”
In July 2022, Sony named both Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings permanent hosts of the show, with the two splitting hosting duties. Source
A behind-the-scenes look at how shipping companies handle the holiday rush
About 82 million packages per day will be shipped in the U.S. during the peak of the holiday season. Kris Van Cleave examines how shipping companies handle that enormous scale. Source
Bronx building inspector made grave error that likely led to collapse, city says
An engineer told construction workers a corner beam was decorative, when in reality it was holding the building together, the NYC Dept. of Buildings commissioner told CBS New York. Source
