Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will issue the central bank’s latest decision on interest rates Wednesday after pausing rate hikes in September. Greg Robb, a senior reporter and economics editor for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss how the Fed will make its decision. Source
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What we know about evacuations at Rafah crossing, Israeli airstrikes at Gaza refugee camp
Some foreign passport holders in Gaza were able to enter Egypt via the Rafah border crossing Wednesday for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. On Tuesday, Israel carried out airstrikes and ground operations in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, targeting what it called a Hamas “terrorist stronghold.” Palestinian officials said civilians were killed in the strikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports there were more airstrikes in the area Wednesday morning. Source
Donald Trump Jr. to testify in New York fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to take the stand Wednesday in the New York civil fraud trial pitting his family and namesake company against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The former president’s eldest son is the first of four Trumps set to testify in the trial. Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and their father Donald Trump are also expected to take the witness stand in the coming days. Seth Berenzweig, a defense and compliance attorney, joined CBS News to discuss the case. Source
How to use home equity to improve your earning potential
Are you feeling stuck with in a low-income job? Your home equity may be the key to increasing your wages. Source
Dozens killed in airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp where Israel says it targeted Hamas
A refugee camp in Gaza was hit by Israeli rockets, leaving a giant crater where densely-populated buildings used to stand. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on Israel’s ground operation to eliminate Hamas and its continued bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Source
Former Delta co-pilot indicted for threatening to shoot captain during flight, officials say
A former Delta co-pilot is facing charges after he threatened to shoot a fellow pilot in the cockpit last year if they diverted a flight to help a sick passenger. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Young Minnesota voters weigh in on Israel-Hamas war ahead of Biden’s visit
President Biden is traveling to Minnesota Wednesday, kicking off two weeks of visits across the country. Ahead of the visit, CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson spoke with University of Minnesota students about Mr. Biden’s response to the Israel-Hamas war. Erickson also talked to voters about Rep. Dean Phillips challenging Mr. Biden in the Democratic presidential race. Source
Family asks DOJ to investigate Mississippi man’s death after police accused of cover-up
A Mississippi mother is searching for answers after her son was struck and killed by a police cruiser, and she says she was not told for nearly six months. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Tesla autopilot not at fault for fatal 2019 crash in California, jury finds
A California jury has found that Tesla’s autopilot feature was not to blame for a fatal crash in 2019. After the landmark verdict, Tesla said its cars are making the roads safer. CBS News’ Carter Evans reports. Source
Tyler Christopher, longtime “General Hospital” actor, dies at 50
Tyler Christopher, who received a Daytime Emmy for his work on “General Hospital,” died on Tuesday morning, his representative confirmed to CBS News. Source