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News. Good evening, jericka is off. Im Maurice Dubois. We begin once again tonight in the middle east. For days now an Israeli Ground invasion of the territory has appeared imminent following hamas deadly rampage two weeks ago. Today, israeli war planes took aim across gaza, targets in the occupied west bank and syria were also hit as the war with hamas threatens to spiral into a wider conflict. In iran, that countrys foreign minister called the region, quote, a powder keg. In a major change, the u. S. S. I see power was redirected to the persian gulf. Also today, 14 druks carrying goods and medical supplies entered gaza from egypt. They are the second convoy of aid to arrive since israel imposed a complete seize of the territory. In delaware, President Biden spent Time Outdoors today after speaking to israels Prime Minister netanyahu and six other world leaders. Mr. Biden also spoke about conflict and peace with pope francis. But tonight its desperation and war that dominates our coverage. Cbs Charlie Dagata leads us off from tel aviv. Reporter good evening, maurice. Israeli Defense Forces have vowed to intensify their attacks on gaza with the aim of crippling hamas fighting capabilities ahead of that expected ground offensive. But civilians continue to pay the heaviest price. Tonight, israel stepping up its aerial assault again. Escalating airstrikes even further in the last 24 hours pummelling gaza. As the death toll climbs to more than 4,300 people. On a second front, the west bank, a rare airstrike there the city of jenin targeting a suspected terror cell, Israeli Military officials describe as a ticking bomb. A second aid convoy rolled into gaza from egypt, carrying desperately needed food, water, and medicine. Gazas overwhelmed hospitals are not only operating without power, but adequate equipment and supplies. Fridays release of two american hostages, judith and Natalie Ranaan raised hopes other captives might be freed. But the Israeli Military raised the number of hostages held by hamas to 212, spread out and hidden away as israel prepares for an unprecedented Ground Invasion. Former Major General israel ziv has commanded Israeli Forces in gaza. What about the safety of the hostages . Its a big issue. Its a very big issue. You know, we have facilitated a unique management, command, just for that purpose, the best mind, the best technology, the best people. We will do everything, you know, to rescue them. But we will not stop the war. Reporter israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rallied troops close to the front line today, maurice, saying, were in a battle for our lives, a battle for our home. Its not an exaggeration, its do or die, and they need to die. Charlie dagata, thank you. Today, israel ordered more evacuations along its border with lebanon. Its a potential second front in the war against islamist militants. These backed by iran. Cbs ian lee has more tonight on the threat of a wider conflict. Reporter israeli guns erupt in the countrys north. There angry fire targeting positions in neighboring lebanon, revenge for missiles and mortars launched into israel. Israeli war planes also striked the militants as the country reinforces the border. But this is not war, not yet. Both sides are squaring up, testing the others resolve. Today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the troops, saying, if hezbollah decides to enter the war, they will be making the biggest mistake of their lives and we will hit them with an unimagnable force. Just behind me is the border with lebanon in those hills, iranianbacked hezbollah is operating. Over the past two weeks weve witnessed lowintensity fighting. Pbut theres fear thatd become another front in this war. Irans foreign minister warned opening that front is inevitable, if israel expands its war against gaza. If that happens, the fight against hamas would likely become a side show to the intense fighting in the north. Because hezbollah has the missiles, lots of them, and theyre more sophisticated. A steady stream of weapons continuously flows from iran, and the militants boast tens of thousands of fighters battlehardened from a decade of fighting in syria. Earlier this month, the deputy of hezbollah warned, we are fully ready when the time comes for any action against israel, we will carry it out. Hezbollah initially formed to fight israels invasion of lebanon in the 80s. Their last bloody war was in 2006. It devastated lebanon but was ultimately seen as a military failure by israel for not destroying the militants. The two have since been preparing for another round, the war in gaza could be the spark that ignite the region. Ian lee, cbs news, on the israel lebanon border. And cbs mornings coanchor is also among our team of journalists in the region. He joins us for a preview of his reporting first thing tomorrow. We are just back from southern israel where soldiers are preparing for a Ground Invasion of gaza that could begin at any moment. And in the meantime, all day, all night, the airstrikes continue in gaza, and weve just also spoken to a Senior Adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who tells us that while israel will do everything it can to minimize civilian casualties, they are inevitable in this war against hamas. We dont want to see civilians caught up in the crossfire between us and hamas. But you cant turn it the other way. You cant say because there are civilians there, that hamas is in unity. Reporter well have more of that conversation with former israeli ambassador mark regev tomorrow on cbs mornings. Plus, our report from an Israeli Air Base that could launch some of the first commandos into gaza. Plus, a conversation with an American Woman who has been stuck with her five children inside gaza. It was supposed to be a short trip to visit family. Its now been more than two weeks stuck inside a war zone. And, of course, that Brutal Bombing Campaign continues. All of that and more tomorrow, maurice, on cbs mornings. Tony dokoupil, thank you. There were new demonstrations today as the world watches the situation in the middle east. In london, demonstrators in Trafalgar Square call for the safe return of the hostages held by hamas. Many in the crowd chanting bring them home. And in bostons copley square, hundreds turned out to support the Palestinian People, calling for an end to the siege of gaza. Theres a lot more news to come to the cbs overnight news. After cooking a delicious chicken cheddar broccoli recipe, you will want to delete all your delivery apps. Because nothing beats a perfect combo of sweet tomatoes and smooth, silky zucchini. Knorr taste combos. 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Powerful cold and flu relief with a dreamy honey taste. Nyquil honey, the nighttime, sniffing, sneezing, couging, aching, fever, honeylicious, best sleep with a cold, medicine. This is the cbs overnight news. Im Maurice Dubois in new york. Thanks for staying with us. The war between israel and hamas has already claimed more than 6,000 lives. And with Israeli Forces poised to invade gaza, there is fear of a wider conflict. Israel evacuated more towns along its northern border with lebanon where the israeli army has been trading rocketfire with hezbollah militants. And with violence spreading across the west bank, israel destroyed a local mosque, claiming it was a terror compound. Lee cowan looks back on another week of war and what comes next. Reporter the embers of war blew across the mideast this past week, igniting even more rage and anger. The explosion that ripped through a hospital in gaza proved to be a tragic turning point. Both the pentagon and the Israeli Military insisted israel was not responsible. It was into that tinderbox that President Biden left for a brief wartime visit, where he implored israelis not to let revenge cloud their vision. It requires asking very hard questions. It requires clarity about the objectives and an honest assessment about whether the path youre on will achieve those objectives. Reporter the u. S. Has mideast peace broker is nothing new. For decades weve seen handshakes, false starts and plenty of dead ends. Ian bremmer, president of Eurasia Group says its an increasingly reluctant but necessary role. We are living in a world where the United States is increasingly uncomfortable and unwilling to act as the global policeman. But there is no one else remotely close to playing that role. Reporter the president used a Rare Oval Office address to announce he was sending an emergency funding request that would include 14 billion in assistance for israel and 61 billion for ukraine. Its a smart investmen thats going to pay dividends for American Security for generations. Help us keep american troops out of harms way. Reporter but tieing assistance for israel to money for ukraine may have an uphill climb in congress. Was a defensive speech. This was a speech that attempted to explain to americans, hey, we need to do this, or else. A speaker has not been elected. Reporter republicans, of course, have a more immediate problem, finding a speaker. Representative jim jordans third attempt at the gavel collapsed this past friday, and the weekslong paralysis has left Everyday Americans wondering if we cant help ourselves, how do we have the capacity to help anyone else . Foreign wars dont feel so foreign anymore. From big cities to small towns, from the coast to the rockies no matter where you live. The idea of multiple crises has sparked fear, division and misunderstandings. The raw emotions filled out almost everywhere here at home. Supporters of israel and backers of the palestinian cause sometimes faced off, exchanging chants, accusations, and hate. On capitol hill, hundreds of protesters were arrested while calling for a ceasefire. Still, in the midst of all that noise, came a whisper of home. Humanitarian aid started to roll into gaza. Hamas agreed to release two american hostages. A mother and her daughter. But those were just trickles of good will when t my frequent heartburn had me taking antacid after antacid all day long but with prilosec otc just one pill a day blocks heartburn for a full 24 hours. For one and done heartburn relief, prilosec otc. One pill a day, 24 hours, zero heartburn. It aint my dads razor, dad. Ay watch it its from gillettelabs. 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So congested you need sinex saline from vicks. Just sinex, breathe, ahhhh what is wow sinex. Breathe. Ahhhhhh asking whats happening in the world, why is this happening and how do we answer that question. Utah senator mitt romney has a new book out this week. Its called romney a reckoning. Romney wont be seeking another term in the senate, claiming the Republican Party has passed him by. He sat down for a chat with norah odonnell. I have a call with the president. [ laughter ] interview that gets interrupted by a call from the president of the United States. Do you have to be on a secure line . Reporter but thats what happened when we sat down with senator mitt romney and his wife anne. President biden phoned last week on the eve of his Diplomatic Mission to israel. The republican had just returned from his own visit. It was heartbreaking, particularly to meet with families of the hostages. Their lives are entirely different. One of the people said you dont understand, we live in a different world than you do. Reporter at age 76, mitt romney says he still cares deeply about what is happening around the world. And here at home, he worries deeply about the future of his party. You were once the partys nominee, and now youre a pariah in the Republican Party. Yeah, thats saying it in a gentle way. No question i dont really have a home in my party. I come from a tradition of Ronald Reagan and George Herbert walker bush and george w. Bush and john mccain. Those are the people that have shaped our party. Antiputin, antirussia, antiauthoritarians, character counts, the character of our leaders shapes the character of our country. Thats the party ive come from. And i dont recognize that in the great majority of our party today. And that, for me, is very troubling. Reporter this is romneys first interview since announcing he would not seek reelection. I think its time for guys like me to get out of the way and have people in the next generation step forward. Because theyre going to be shaping the world, they are going to be living in. Reporter without having to worry about how voters will see him, hes now concerned about how history views his legacy. Thats why he participated in a new biography, published by scrivener part of paramount global. And what did you say when your husband said, im giving over my private diary to a journalist . I mightve said, thats not a good idea. [ laughter ] oops. Hey, maybe you want to look through it before and take out a few things. Now that ive read the book, its like did i really say that about this person, oh, my goodness. Reporter the book is revealing, with unvarnished opinions and stories of what happens behind closed doors in the famously clubby United States senate. Privately, what do you hear from fellow republicans in the senate . I dont think ive heard a Single Member of my caucus, the republicans in the senate say, you know, donald trump is great, arent we lucky to have him as our leader. Donald trump represents a failure of character, which is changing, i think, in many respects, the psyche of our nation and the heart of our nation. And thats something which takes a long time, if ever, to repair. Reporter in a way, he almost was like a spy behind enemy lines. Reporter romney gave coppins a staff writer for the atlantic hundreds of Text Messages and emails. The two met close to 50 times, often late at night when romney would tell all. I think there was something therapeutic for him in being able to sit down and review his entire career, his life. This was not an authorized biography in the sense that he had any editorial control over the final product. So, there were some meetings that felt like therapy sessions. There were some meetings that felt almost confessional in nature. You are quoted in the book as saying a very large portion of my party really doesnt believe in the constitution. How did you come to that damning conclusion . When former President Trump said we should set aside the constitution and reappoint him as president , why, you had republicans cheer that. Its like, wait a second, this is the leader of our party is saying we should put aside the constitution. How can you believe youre following the constitution if thats the case . Romney, who barely escaped the mob on january 6, 2021, was at the capitol that day, despite the concerns of his wife anne. I do get Death Threats and her feeling was i would not be safe and i shouldnt go. Well, this is a time when i have to be there. Do we weigh our own political fortunes more heavily than we weigh the strength of our republic, the strength of our democracy, and the cause of freedom . Reporter a year earlier, romney had been the lone republican senator to vote to impeach then President Trump for pressuring ukraines president t find damaging information on political rival joe biden. Mr. Romney, mr. Romney, guilty. Its a stance that would have been familiar to his father george romney, onetime governor of michigan. In 1964, when republicans nominated farright senator Barry Goldwater for president extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. George romney took a stand against his own party. The strongest person on earth cannot deal with the problems of this nation except upon the basis of correct principles. What did you learn from your dad . My dad is my life hero as a republican governor, he refused to endorse the nominee of his party Barry Goldwater for president because he thought he was weak on civil rights and extremism. So, thats the person who i try and model myself after, and im not quite there. His influence is in every part of our life. And we just still adore him, miss him. Family remains at the center of the romneys life. They have 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The senator says his wife is his closest adviser, and as we discovered in his private office, shes always close at hand. Normally, theres a lifesized cardboard cutout of anne that stands right there, and they have taken it away because theyre afraid youd see it. There it is, see this . [ laughter ] and so they gave me this, and we had a good laugh about it. But then i said, dont throw it away, i want to keep it. I could assure you that from time to time i am going to go buy that. The book reports on a phone call to anne from oprah winfrey, alleging that oprah said, if mitt ran for president , she would be his runningmate. You got a call from oprah. What did she say . She was trying to figure out how mitt could do an independent run. I explained to her that that doesnt work politically. I was the one that suggested, well, oprah, why dont you run with him and see how that works. I dont think it was really her thought at all because i dont think she really wants to be involved in any kind of politics in an active way. As for mitt romneys next move no way youll run for president in 2024 . I cant imagine under any circumstance. Perhaps if godzilla comes in and removes all the other candidates. But other than godzilla stepping in, im not running for president or giving it any thought. But he is thinking about how future generations will judge his time in public service. How do you want your children to remember you . Well, they probably already have an image of who i am. But my descendants, i hope, will walk away saying, okay, granddad or greatgranddad had beliefs, which were either right or wrong, but he stood by him. Id like them to also know that my life is not defined by winning and losing elections. My life is defined by my relationship with my family and my faith. Thats what i live for. Those other things are part of a life experience. But thats the defining measure of my life. Ell tripadvisor has come out with its list of the highest rated world attractions. And number one is Mount Kilamanjaro in tanzania. The Snowy Mountain has drawn climbers for decades. That includes a young man with more than just beautiful views on his mind. Kris van cleave reports. Its gorgeous but its a little intimidating knowing were going to be at the top of that. Reporter this 16yearold had quite the summer adventure climbing Mount Kilamanjaro, the highest mountain in africa. It took six days, and at times nearfreezing temperatures to reach the summit. Six days where youre basically going straight up the whole time . I mean, pretty much, yeah. The majority of it is just straight up. Reporter did you have moments where youre, like, what am i doing . Yeah, definitely. But, um, whenever i thought about that, i just thought about my sister and what shes had to go through. Reporter it was for his older sister tia that he claimed those 19,341 feet. We made it to the roof of africa. Reporter the effort raised 200,000 to battle the little known disease hes watched her fight every day. Its called pku and affects about 16,000 americans. It makes food protein toxic to the brain. Im really inspired by him and i love that we are working on this together. Reporter battling the disease is a family affair. Her mother skied across norway to raise money. Her grandfather biked across america. Theyve raised millions, helping lead to a breakthrough, a daily shot to manage pku. You really have an overachieving family. Very inspired by them. What shes had to go through her whole life just doesnt compare to climbing Mount Kilamanjaro no matter how hard it was. The next mountain they home to climb is the one leading for a cure. Thats the overnight news for this monday. Reporting for the Broadcast Center in new york city, im Maurice Dubois. President biden spoke sunday with the leaders of canada, france, germany, italy and the uk as israel moves closer to a Ground Invasion of gaza. In a joint statement on the call, the leaders reiterated their support for israel, and for continued humanitarian aid to palestinians in gaza. This upcoming winter could be wetter and warmer than usual, according to the National Oceanic and atmospheric administration. Noaa says the communication conditions will be caused by this years strong el nino. Taylor swift, he eras tour concert tour took in 31 million. Martin scorseses killers of the flower moon opened to 23 million. For download the cbs news app on your cell phone or co ected tv. Im Courtney Kealy, cbs news, new york. Israel orders more. More humanitarian aid reaches gaza as palestinian casualties mount. Tanks and troops massed on the border ready to invade. Hundreds of americans trapped in the territory unable to get out. This is on hamas. Israel intensifies bombing targets on three fronts, threatening to ignite a wider conflict. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells troops, its do or die time as airstrikes intensify and broaden even further. Also, new u. S. Military moves in the region. Amid growing threats from iran and its allies in the region. Im ian lee near the israel lebanon border where tensions rise along with fears that this could become a second front in the war. Here at home, speaker soap opera. Three weeks and counting, at least nine new republicans now seeking the gavel. Plus, murder investigation. The latest on the death of a synagogue president in detroit. Pacific storm, the new system set to drop temperatures and deep snow from montana to the dakotas. And, later, its an amazing puzzle made of corn, with miles of twists and turns in minnesota that started out small and has now grown to 110 acres. Youve never gotten lost . I havent gotten lost. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Im Maurice Dubois. We begin once again tonight in the middle east. For days now, an Israeli Ground invasion of the territory has appeared imminent, following hamas deadly rampage two weeks ago. Today, israeli war planes took aim across gaza, targets in the occupied west bank in syria were also hit as the war with hamas threatens to spiral into a wider conflict. In iran, that countrys foreign minister called it a, quote, powder keg. The uss eisenhower with its accompanying warships and fighter jets was redirected to the persian gulf in response to the rising tensions in the region. Also today, 14 trucks carrying goods and medical supplied entered gaza from egypt. They are the second convoy of aid to arrive since israel composed a complete seize of the territory. In delaware, President Biden spent Time Outdoors today after speaking to israels Prime Minister netanyahu and six other world leaders. Mr. Biden also spoke with conflict and peace with pope francis. But tonight its desperation and war that dominates our coverage. Cbs Charlie Dagata leads us off from tel aviv. Reporter good evening, maurice. Israeli Defense Forces have vowed to intensify their attacks on gaza with the aim of crippling hamas fighting capabilities ahead of that expected ground offensive. But civilians continue to pay the heaviest price. Tonight, israel stepping up its aerial assault again. Escalating airstrikes even further in the last 24 hours pummelling gaza. As the death toll climbs to more than 4,300 people. On a second front, the west bank, a rare airstrike there in the city of jenin targeting a suspected terror cell, Israeli Military officials describe as a ticking bomb. A second aide convoy rolled into gaza from egypt, carrying desperately needed food, water, and medicine. Gazas overwhelmed hospitals are not only operating without power but adequate equipment and supplies. Fridays release of two american hostages, judith and natalie raanan. Raised hopes other captives might be freed. But the Israeli Military raised the number of hostages held by hamas to 212, spread out and hidden away as israel prepares for an unprecedented Ground Invasion. Former Major General israel ziv has commanded Israeli Forces in gaza. What about the safety of the hostages . Its a big issue. Its a very big issue. You know, we have facilitated a unique management command just for that purpose, with the best mind, the best technology, the best people. We will do everything, you know, to rescue them. But we will not stop the war. Reporter israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rallied troops close to the front line today, maurice, saying, were in a battle for our lives, a battle for our home. Its not an exaggeration, its do or die, and they need to die. Charlie dagata, thank you. Today israel ordered more evacuations along its border with lebanon. Its a potential second front in the war against islamist militants. These backed by iran. Cbs ian lee has more tonight on the threat of a wider conflict. Reporter israeli guns erupt in the countrys north. Their angry fire targeting positions in neighboring lebanon. Revenge for missiles and mortars launched into israel. Israeli war planes also strike the militants as the country reinforces the border. But this is not war, not yet. Both sides are squaring up testing the others resolve. Today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the troops, saying, if hezbollah decides to enter the war, they will be making the biggest mistake of their lives and we will hit them with an unimaginable force. Just behind me is the border with lebanon in those hills, iranianbacked hezbollah is operating over the past two weeks, weve witnessed lowintensity fighting. But theres fear that this could become another front in this war. Irans foreign minister warned, opening that front is inevitable if israel expands its war against gaza. If that happens, the fight against hamas would likely become a side show to the intense fighting in the north. Because hezbollah has the missiles, lots of them, and theyre more sophisticated. A steady stream of weapons continuously flows from iran, and the militants boast tens of thousands of fighters battlehardened from a decade of fighting in syria. Earlier this month, the deputy of hezbollah warned, we are fully ready when the time comes for any action against israel, we will carry it out. Hezbollah initially formed to fight israels invasion of lebanon in the 80s. Their last bloody war was in 2006. It devastated lebanon, but was ultimately seen as a military failure by israel for not destroying the militants. The two have since been preparing for another round. The war in gaza could be the spark that ignites the region. Ian lee, cbs news on the israel lebanon border. Police in detroit say they have no evidence suggesting the stabbing death of the president of a synagogue was linked to antisemitism. A funeral was held today for 40yearold samantha woll. Her body was found outside of her home on saturday. Police are still searching for a motive and a suspect. And today we learned hall of fame golfer betsy rawls has died. Rawls won eight majors and 55 lpga tour titles. She was one of only two women to win at least four u. S. Opens before her legacy on the lynx she studied to become a physicist. Cbs mornings coanchor is also among our team of journalists in the region. He joins us for a preview of his reporting first thing tomorrow. Tony . Reporter good evening, maurice. We are just back from southern israel where soldiers are preparing for a Ground Invasion of gaza that could begin at any moment. And in the meantime, all day, all night, the airstrikes continue in gaza. And weve just also spoken to a Senior Adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who tells us that, while israel will do everything it can to minimize civilian casualties, they are inevitable in this war against hamas. We dont want to see civilians caught up in the crossfire between us and hamas. But you cant turn it the other way. You cant say, because there are civilians there, that hamas is in unity. Reporter well have more of that conversation with former israeli ambassador mark regev tomorrow on cbs mornings. Plus, our report from an Israeli Air Base that could launch some of the first commandos into gaza. Plus, a conversation with an American Woman who has been stuck with her five children inside gaza. It was supposed to be a short trip to visit family. Its now been more than two weeks stuck inside a war zone. And, of course, that Brutal Bombing Campaign continues. All of that and more tomorrow, maurice, on cbs mornings. Tony dokoupil, thank you. There were new demonstrations today as the world watches the situation in the middle east. In london, demonstrators in Trafalgar Square call for the safe return of the hostages held by hamas. Many in the crowd chanting bring them home. And in bostons copley square, hundreds turned out to support the Palestinian People calling for an end to the siege of gaza. Now to the nations capitol where House Republicans are going on nearly three weeks now without a speaker. Their disputes leaving congress paralyzed as a proposed package for billions in aid to israel and ukraine remains in limbo. Cbs skylar henry is on capitol hill with the latest. Reporter without a speaker, theres very little lawmakers are able to do including passing new legislation that would avoid a looming government shutdown. Now new names are vying for the job. But the question remains which one of them will earn enough support to get the gavel. Congress is a lot Like High School but even more so. A divided republican conference on whats now day 19 of no house speaker. I have to say, its my tenth term in congress. This is probably one of the most embarrassing things ive seen because if we dont have a speaker of the house, we cant govern. Reporter there are nine House Republicans who say they want the speakership. The announcements come after ohio congressman jim jordan failed after three rounds to get the 217 votes needed to earn the position. Seven of those candidates voted to decertify the 2020 Election Results following the january 6th attack on the u. S. Capitol. Former wyoming congresswoman liz cheney who lost her bid for reelection last year blames the dysfunction in the Lower Chamber on supporters of former president donald trump. I think its important to not be an election denier. And i also think everybody should be asked tomorrow night about this issue of ukraine assistance. Reporter a handful of hardline conservatives say more aid to ukraine is a nonstarter. But funding to help israels war with hamas has wide bipartisan support. The senate is expected to soon pass its own version of an aid package to assist both countries and supply funding to help at the u. S. southern border. Putting more pressure on the house to act. This is not a moment in time to play around with learning on the job. We need someone who understands how to do this job. Reporter candidates will make their case during a Speakers Forum tomorrow. There is expected to be a secret vote on tuesday morning. Okay, skylar. Another story we are watching in congress is the case against new jersey senator bob menendez. We understand tomorrow he is set to be arraigned. Reporter yeah. Well, this is a date that was rescheduled from last week. The new jersey democrat is facing federal charges accused of conspiring to operate as a Foreign Agent for egypt. Now, he and his wife had already been arraigned, accused of accepting bribes including hundreds of thousands of dollars to interfere in federal Law Enforcement probes into three new jersey businessmen. Now, menendez has pleaded not guilty and has refused to resign, despite mounting public pressure from members of his own party on the state and federal level. Skylarhenry on capitol hill tonight, thank you. Straight ahead, the latest from actors in studios in hollywood. How a small minnesota town became the masters of the maze. Taylor swift is keeping the seats filled and popcorn popping at movie theaters across america. The pop stars eras tour concert film added another 31 million in ticket sales, making her the Top Box Office performer for the second straight week. Martin scorseses starstudded crime epic killers of the flower moon also impressed in its debut. But these are tough times in hollywood. Today was day 101 of the crippling strike between actors and studios. Cbs Danya Bacchus is in los angeles with more on where negotiations are tonight in the labor standoff. Reporter maurice, talks between the striking actors in studios will restart on tuesday. Its the first time the two sides have met since october 11th. Actors remain on the picket lines as the longest strike in their unions history drags on. Some people have fallen into depression. Its rough. Reporter the talks broke down after studios claimed the unions demands, including a fee of 75 cents a year for every streaming subscriber were too expensive. Sometimes in life, when you introduce an unprecedented business model, an unprecedented Compensation Structure must also go along with it. Reporter the uaw is also in a stalemate over money, with nearly 34,000 auto workers on strike. United auto workers president shawn fain said friday, stellantis and General Motors proposed a record 23 wage increase, matching fords earlier offer, but the union wants 40 . Every time they make an offer, its a record offer. And then two days later, theres a new record. Reporter the auto worker walkouts are entering a sixth week here in hollywood, the pressures on to reach an agreement. The cost of the Entertainment Industry strike has already surpassed 5 billion. And mounting. Danya bacchus, thank you. Still ahead, a lot of boom, and no bust for floridas space coast. pensive music footsteps crunching pensive music birds tweeting pensive music broom sweeping [narrator] one in five Children Worldwide are faced with the reality of living without food. No family dinners, no special treats, no full bellies. All around the world, parents are struggling to feed their children. Toddlers are suffering from acute malnutrition, which stunts their growth. Kids are forced to drop out of school so they can help support their families. Covid, conflict, inflation and climate have ignited the worst famine in our lifetime. And were fed up. 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Lets get a check on the Weather Threat with paul goodloe from our partners at the weather channel. Temperatures are really dipping. We are dealing with a pattern change coming into the west coast. Well, tomorrow not bad. Temperatures, its late october so nothing unusual. We got 60s and 70s. Gone are the 80s, 90s, even 100degree temperatures we had across the southwest. Heres the beginning of the change. Some rain and some snow across the higher terrain as we have this deeper trough come through and the storm system develop. Well have that colder air come through from canada. Were talking bigtime snows from the Northern Rockies pushing out towards the Northern Plains here, and both models the european as well as the american model, we got a bigtime snow event from the four corners to the rockies into the Northern Plains as we head through most of this week. Okay, paul goodloe, thank you. When we return, how a small minnesota town became a giant in the maze craze. Finally here tonight, nothing screams fall fun like corn mazes. There are more than 500 created across the country each year. In tonights weekend journal, cbss John Lauritsen takes us to one of the biggest mazes found in a field in rural minnesota. We do sugarsnap peas, green beans, broccoli. We roll into sweet corn, which is our biggest crop. Brad chmielewski and his family run stoneybrook farms. They grow vegetables for grocery stores, but not all of their corn ends up in a supermarket. And then you decide somewhere along the line we should make a maze. Our first year we started, was basically a pumpkin, was kind of a maze here and there. Reporter from a simple pumpkin in 2016 to one of the largest mazes in the world, last year stoneybrook put together an extremely detailed maze full of scary movie characters. And they did it all in 110 acres of corn, totaling 15 miles of pathways. This year theres a Jurassic Park theme. This is actually in the tractor cab with us when were planting. Reporter after he gets an idea, brad works with a Company Called maze play to design his autumn adventure. Then he uses the best of Farm Technology to get the labyrinth just right. Going a steady 3 miles an hour. The program tells his tractor where to drop seeds in the spring so he gets this in the fall. This year instead of strolling through Freddy Kruegers head, visitors can walk through the neck of a brontosaurus. They also made this maze cheat proof by planting the corn stalks tightly together and in two Different Directions so you cant bust right through it. The record for getting through the most difficult maze last year was 40 minutes but some people can spend hours trying to find their way. John lauritsen, cbs news, foley, minnesota. And thats the overnight news for this monday. Reporting for the Broadcast Center in new york city, im Maurice Dubois. This is cbs news flash. Im Courtney Kealy in new york. President biden spoke sunday with the leaders of canada, france, germany, italy and the uk as israel moves closer to a Ground Invasion of gaza. In a joint statement on the call, the leaders reiterated their support for israel and for continued humanitarian aid to palestinians in gaza. This upcoming winter could be wetter and warmer than usual, according to the National Oceanic and atmospheric administration. Noaa says the conditions will be caused by this years strong el nino. And taylor swift leading the box office for the second week in a row. The eras tour concert film took in 31 million. Martin scorseses killers of the flower moon opened to 23 million. For more download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. Im Courtney Kealy, cbs news, its monday, october 23rd, 2023. This is the cbs morning news. The next phase of war as israel