The Labor Department says the rate of inflation — which measures how much prices are rising — fell to 3.2% in October. Frances Stacey, director of strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBS News to discuss what this means for your wallet and the country’s financial outlook. Source
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Israeli forces move in on Al-Shifa hospital hours after thousands march in Washington, D.C.
The Israeli military confirmed Tuesday night it is moving in on Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Earlier Tuesday, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to show support for Israel amid a wave of antisemitism in the U.S. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Israeli military says it launched ground operation inside Al Shifa hospital
The ground operation, based on intelligence and “operation necessity,” came after the Israeli military had repeatedly warned Hamas against using the hospital as a base for its operations, the IDF said in a statement. Source
Teachers confront misinformation amid Israel-Hamas war
Teachers tasked with educating their students about Israel, Gaza and the ongoing conflict in the region face a stiff challenge. Many teenagers get their news from social media, which is littered with misinformation. Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Child lead poisoning cases linked to recalled applesauce, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors to be on the lookout for cases of lead poisoning linked to tainted applesauce puree pouches. So far, 22 children in 14 states have been sickened by the recalled products, the CDC said. Source
House passes bill to avoid government shutdown as tempers flare
Tempers flared across the Capitol on Tuesday, with accusations of a physical attack by one House member and a senator challenging a union president to a fight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Source
Former San Jose State director of sports medicine sentenced in sexual abuse case
The former director of sports medicine at San Jose University was sentenced to 24 months in prison for sexually abusing female student-athletes, the Department of Justice said. Source
Minnesota congresswoman seeks “accountability” for her attacker
Craig wrote of the man who admits he assaulted her in her apartment building, “He grabbed my neck and slammed me into the steel wall. He punched me in the face.” Source
Unseen portions of Gayle King’s JAY-Z interview to air in CBS prime-time special
A lot of Gayle King’s interview with JAY-Z didn’t make it to air — but that changes with a new primetime special. “JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn’s Own” airs Nov. 14 on CBS and Paramount+. Source
House passes short-term government funding bill
The House passed a short-term government spending bill, a key step in temporarily avoiding a government shutdown. The vote came after Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back. Scott MacFarlane has all the latest from Capitol Hill. Source