A near-total collapse of Gaza’s health system has compounded the intensifying humanitarian crisis for Palestinian civilians. More than 11,000 people have been killed, according to the Hamas-backed health ministry, and half the population in Gaza has been displaced. Marwan Al-Ghoul reports. Source
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Israel’s military bombs refugee camps and ambulance convoy in Gaza, as anger mounts in Israel
Israel’s military bombed refugee camps and ambulance convoys in Gaza over the weekend, reportedly killing dozens of civilians, including children, and wounding hundreds more. Meanwhile, anger against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mounted in Israel, with protesters blaming him for Hamas’s deadly Oct. 7 attacks. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, November 5, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
SAG-AFTRA and teachers’ strikes continue, with deals on the table
Hollywood studios on Saturday presented SAG-AFTRA members with what they’re calling their “best and final offer.” Meanwhile, if no deal is reached tonight with the teacher’s union in Portland, Oregon, public schools will remain closed tomorrow. Kenny Choi has the latest on the strikes. Source
How monkey research survived Hurricane Maria
Decades of data and biological samples from the monkeys of Cayo Santiago narrowly escaped destruction during Hurricane Maria. Source
Former President Trump to testify in New York on Monday
Former President Donald Trump will take the stand on Monday at his civil trial in New York. Trump’s testimony will help the judge determine how much the Trump Organization owes after executives were found liable for inflating the value of Trump’s properties. Naomi Ruchim reports. Source
Lawmakers concerned about Israel’s deadly siege, pro-Palestine protesters descend on capital
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, expressed their concern about Israel’s deadly siege in Gaza, thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators descended on Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Skyler Henry has the latest. Source
When Social Security mistakenly overpays benefits, you might get a bill | 60 Minutes
Each year, about a million people are told they owe the Social Security Administration money because the agency miscalculated their benefits and paid them too much. Source
Devastation of Hurricane Maria impacting behavior, health on Monkey Island | 60 Minutes
Scientists have spent decades studying rhesus macaques on the remote Monkey Island. They’re learning how the stress of environmental crises, like hurricanes, impact the monkeys. Source
Social Security overpayments: Tips to prevent them
Social Security overpays its recipients by billions of dollars every year—and then asks for the money back. Here are some ways experts say you can reduce the chances of it happening to you. Source