It’s been nearly three weeks since Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker, and Republicans don’t appear any closer to choosing a new one. Nine House GOP members are now vying for the spot after Rep. Jim Jordan failed to gain enough support in three rounds of voting last week. Skyler Henry has the latest. Source
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Ground assault in Gaza could come at any moment
Israeli troops have been preparing for a ground assault into Gaza that could start at any moment. An advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that civilian casualties are inevitable. Tony Dokoupil will have more Monday on “CBS Mornings.” Source
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have been trading fire along the border between Israel and Lebanon. The exchanges threaten to expand the war into a wider regional conflict. Ian Lee reports. Source
Israel ramps up airstrikes on Gaza
Israel continued pummeling Gaza with airstrikes as the death toll in the Palestinian territory surpassed 4,300. Israel also struck the West Bank city of Jenin. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, October 22, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Maurice DuBois. Source
Isle of Man TT: The world’s most dangerous motorcycle race | 60 Minutes
Each year, a hundred racers and thousands of fans travel to the Isle of Man for the TT: the world’s most dangerous motorcycle race. Bill Whitaker reports. Source
Police: Vehicle reportedly drives through pro-Palestinian rally in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department says it received several reports of disturbances surrounding a demonstration near the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue around 3:23 p.m. Sunday. Source
Backstage with music superstar Pink
The pop singer brought 60 Minutes backstage at her concert in Philadelphia, and showed correspondent Cecilia Vega how she recovers after the hard work of one of her shows. Source
Covering Emad Shargi’s long journey home
After years of reporting on the American’s imprisonment in Iran, Margaret Brennan interviews Emad Shargi about his ordeal on 60 Minutes. Source
More from “Five Eyes” leaders
Intelligence directors from the “Five Eyes” tell 60 Minutes how China steals intellectual property through professional networking sites, and how the Russian espionage threat has evolved since the invasion of Ukraine. Source