Fifty years ago, the “Battle of Versailles” put American models on the map. The event, held just outside of Paris, saw American designers and models dress for battle against the French fashion industry. The catwalk made fashion history, introducing models and designers of color to the runway. Michelle Miller has more. Source
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Author Sam Wasson explores the life and vision of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola in new book
Author Sam Wasson is no stranger to the lives of artists. He’s written multiple books about the entertainment industry and its creators, and his new book looks at Francis Ford Coppola. In an interview with Jeff Glor, Wasson discusses why he wanted to write about Coppola, the highs and lows of his long Hollywood career, and his $120 million dollar bid to release a definitive masterpiece. Source
Sandra Day O’Connor, first female Supreme Court judge, dead at 93
Sandra Day O’Connor made history as the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court. She served on the nation’s highest court for 25 years and was a deciding vote in major cases. Jan Crawford has more on her legacy on and off the bench. Source
Meet the 14-year-old entrepreneur with a recycling business
As a toddler, Ryan Hickman started collecting and sorting bottles and cans. More than a decade later, he’s just 14, and Ryan’s Recycling is a full-fledged business spanning much of Southern California, with almost a dozen employees and plenty of accolades. Carter Evans reports. Source
United Auto Workers calls for cease-fire in Gaza
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region. Source
Chris Christie may not appear on Republican primary ballot in Maine
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state’s Republican presidential primary. Source
Fighting resumes in Gaza after short-term cease-fire ends
After a week-long cease-fire that saw dozens of Hamas hostages released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel, the violence has resumed in Gaza. Israel said it had struck more than 400 targets in the territory, while the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said 240 civilians have died since the end of the cease-fire. Lilia Luciano is in Tel Aviv with more. Source
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic ouster
George Santos has been expelled from Congress after a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee last month accused him of using campaign funds for personal use, along with other allegations. He’s just the sixth Congressman to be expelled ever, and is the first to be expelled without being convicted of a crime or being a member of the Confederacy. Taurean Small has more. Source
Major oil and gas companies agree to cut down methane emissions at COP28
A coalition of 70 major oil and gas companies are expected to agree to significantly cut their methane emissions by the end of the decade at the COP28 climate summit, marking a potential breakthrough in the fight against climate change. Ben Tracy has more on why methane is such a problem and the new tools designed to hold the industry accountable. Source
Inside the fight against methane gas amid milestone pledges at COP28
Methane is an invisible gas that is rapidly heating up the atmosphere. Source