Retired U.S. general examines drone attack in Jordan
The drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan on Sunday is still under investigation, but the Pentagon says Iran “has their fingerprints” all over it. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
What is herd immunity and why does it matter?
Penn State University professor of biology and infectious diseases Dr. Matt Ferrari explains how herd immunity works.
Why is a 95% vaccination rate so important?
Penn State University professor of biology and infectious diseases Dr. Matt Ferrari explains why a difference of a few points in the vaccination rate can greatly increase the risk of a measles outbreak.
Thousands of school-aged children are at risk of getting sick from measles
Multiple measles outbreaks have sickened people in the U.S. recently, including in Philadelphia and Washington state. Experts agree that measles can easily spread among unvaccinated people. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock explains why so many in the United States may be at risk.
Do laws that ban vaccine exemptions work?
State Rep. Paul Harris, a Republican from Washington state, helped pass legislation to remove personal vaccine exemptions there. Maine banned both philosophical and religious exemptions, and the Maine Council of Churches lobbied lawmakers to remove religious exemptions.
White House touts progress on Biden’s AI executive order
The White House gathered top officials Monday for its council on artificial intelligence. The meeting came three months after President Biden signed an executive order aimed at curtailing the risks of AI. Ashley Gold, tech and policy reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to explain how the government is trying to regulate the growing technology.
U.S. troops killed in drone strike identified
The Pentagon has identified the three U.S. troops who were killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan over the weekend. More than 30 others were injured in the attack. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell reports.
Countries suspend funding for Palestinian relief agency
Multiple countries, including the U.S., have suspended funding for a U.N relief agency for Palestinians after Israel accused several of its members of participating in the Oct. 7 attack. Israel has not yet provided evidence to substantiate the claims. Debora Patta reports.
A look inside Gaza as the fighting centers around Khan Younis
More than three months into the war, much of the fighting in Gaza has become centered around the southern city of Khan Younis. Charlie D’Agata was given a look at the outskirts of the city while embedded with the Israel Defense Forces.
Inside a U.S. Navy base protecting the Red Sea
Troops stationed at a U.S. Navy base in Bahrain are tasked with protecting American assets and interests in the waters of the Middle East, including the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels have launched several attacks on shipping vessels since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell was […]
