The Republican Conference on Friday nominated Rep. Jim Jordan to be the next speaker of the House, but he must still earn the majority vote in the full chamber. This comes after the previous nominee, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, withdrew his name Thursday due to a lack of support. Source

Several pro-Palestinian demonstrations were held in U.S. cities Friday, including in New York City’s Times Square. The demonstrations, which were peaceful, come as security has been ramped up in the U.S. in the wake of the Israeli-Hamas war. Source

Oil prices rose 5% Friday amid the war between Israel and Hamas. J.D. Durkin, host of “The Street,” joins CBS News to discuss what the spike means for U.S. investors. Source

Biden on Friday spoke to the families of 14 American citizens who remain unaccounted for after Hamas attacked Israel. Biden told “60 Minutes” that “we’re gonna do everything in our power to find them.” Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

Israeli planes have dropped thousands of leaflets in the northern Gaza Strip warning about 1.1 million residents to evacuate the area immediately. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on the crisis. Source

Israel’s military is working to rescue the countless hostages now in Gaza who were kidnapped by Hamas militants during their invasion of southern Israel last weekend. A former Israeli commando details the challenges Israel faces in its rescue operations. Holly Williams reports. Source

Israeli defense officials said Friday ground forces have launched raids into the Gaza Strip for the first time, hunting for Hamas militants and more than 100 hostages they are holding. Charlie D’Agata reports from the front lines near the Gaza border. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

The United States is providing $12 million in “immediate humanitarian assistance” for Afghanistan following multiple devastating earthquakes that killed nearly 1,200 people and leveled villages. Source

Best Buy joins Netflix in recently lowering the curtain on sales of DVDs and Blu-rays, with the retailer saying the move will save space. Source