Israeli troops and weaponry are lined along the Gaza border ahead of an expected ground invasion in the wake of Hamas’ terror attack nearly three weeks ago. Retired Army Major John Spencer joined CBS News to discuss how Hamas’ vast network of tunnels could play a role in an Israeli offensive. Source
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Biden welcomes Australian prime minister to White House for state visit
President Biden welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House for a state visit on Wednesday as the crisis in Israel and Gaza continues to dominate foreign policy. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more. Source
Bank of Israel trims economic growth outlook amid war
The Bank of Israel says it expects the nation’s economy to slow amid the ongoing war with Hamas. For now, Israel is seeing an increase in defense spending as well as increases in support for local businesses and its citizens. Liz Alderman, the chief European business correspondent for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the economic forecast. Source
Doctors Without Borders director says hospitals in Gaza closing “one by one”
Avril Benoît, the executive director of Doctors Without Borders, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss what her organization is seeing on the ground in Gaza. She says hospitals are overwhelmed and experiencing shortages of supplies, medicine and fuel for generators. Source
Titans to Wear Oilers Throwback Uniforms on Sunday vs the Falcons, and Former Oilers Are Thrilled About It
The Titans will also wear the Oilers throwbacks vs the Houston Texans, on December 17 at Nissan Stadium. Source
Meadows cooperating with special counsel’s Trump-election interference case
CBS News has learned that former President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows is extensively cooperating with federal prosecutors investigating efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Meadows and the latest on Trump’s New York fraud trial. Source
Richard Roundtree, “Shaft” star, dies at 81 after battle with pancreatic cancer
Actor Richard Roundtree, who broke ground for Black actors with his role in “Shaft,” died at the age of 81. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan looks back on his career. Source
How a HELOC can help small business owners
HELOCs can be used for nearly purpose, including funding your business. Here’s what business owners should know. Source
U.S. sees spike in antisemitic incidents since Hamas-Israel war, ADL finds
Since the Israel-Hamas war began Oct. 7, the number of antisemitic incidents rose 388% compared to the same period last year, according to the ADL. Source
U.N. says a third of Gaza’s hospitals have stopped functioning
Hamas officials in Gaza say more than 700 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in 24 hours. The United Nations says a third of Gaza’s hospitals have stopped functioning. CBS News’ Holly Williams reports from East Jerusalem. Source