Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown went viral after reading “Inner Excellence” on the sidelines during last Sunday’s playoff game. Now, the lifestyle book itself has taken off online as well. Author Jim Murphy joins “The Daily Report” to describe its sudden spike in popularity and what inspired him. Source

New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the largest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. over a 12-month period. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the number decreased by 22%, the CDC found. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga sat down with Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to discuss. Source

The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them were deployed in the first hours of the disaster. Source

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of deadly combat in the region. Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss the U.S. role in the ceasefire negotiations. Then, Liz Hirsh Naftali discusses her great niece, who was released in the first prisoner-hostage exchange in November 2023. Source

It’s been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change — and the money — hasn’t been spread around equally. Source

As tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents remain under evacuation orders, and crews battle destructive wildfires, local officials have come under scrutiny for how prepared they were to combat the flames. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports. Source

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. Source

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O’Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage working group at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, joins “The Daily Report” with analysis. Then, CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has President-elect Donald Trump’s reaction, and Kathryn Watson reports on President Biden’s response. Source

There are seven Israeli-Americans still held by Hamas, including three believed to be alive in captivity. One of them is Sagui Dekel-Chen, who’s among the wounded. The Biden administration says he’s expected to be in the first phase of hostages released under the latest ceasefire deal. Norah O’Donnell spoke to his father, Jonathan, about what it was like to hear the news. Source

Along with President Biden’s Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis. Source