The family of two American hostages who were released by Hamas on Friday spoke to CBS News’ Holly Williams, saying they feel relief but are still worried for eight more relatives that Israel said are being held hostage. Source
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Mary Lou Retton recovering at home, daughter says
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is at home and recovering after spending weeks in the ICU battling pneumonia, her daughter said on social media. Source
Deadly pileup blamed on fog, wildfire smoke
At least two people were killed in a pileup near New Orleans involving around 100 vehicles. Officials say the crashes were likely caused by a combination of dense fog and wildfire smoke that severely limited drivers’ visibility. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Israel strikes mosque in West Bank
Israel carried out an airstrike in the West Bank, hitting a mosque it claimed was being used by Hamas. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that since the start of Israel’s war with Hamas, 95 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, which is not controlled by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
U.S. urging Israel to delay ground assault of Gaza
The U.S. has been quietly urging Israel to delay an expected ground assault in Gaza. A delay would hopefully allow for the release of more hostages and for more aid to get into the Gaza Strip, along with providing time for American troops to prepare for an expected uptick in attacks in the region. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
IDF official on goals of war with Hamas
IDF Rear Admiral Daniel Hageri says Israel’s goal in the ongoing war is to “destroy Hamas leaders, infrastructure” and release the remaining hostages. Tony Dokoupil has more with the IDF’s chief spokesperson. Source
Hamas releases 2 more Israeli hostages
Two more Israeli hostages were released by Hamas, but their husbands are both still being held by the militant group. Their release came after one of the heaviest nights of bombardment in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Louis Armstrong’s connection to Queens on full display at museum in Corona
In a house tucked away on a quiet street lived an icon known for his sound. Source
Pilot accused of trying to turn off plane engines mid-flight
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who was sitting in the cockpit during a flight to San Francisco allegedly tried to turn the plane’s engines off in mid-air. Joseph Emerson, 44, was restrained and handcuffed in the back of the plane, which had to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, October 23, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source