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 air strikes intensify and broaden even further. Also tonight 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 this could become a second front in the war. Here at home, speaker soap opera. Three weeks and counting. At least nine 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. Later, an amazing puzzle made of corn with roots and miles of twists and turns in minnesota that start
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 cove
gaza. this welcome by palestinians for prisoners freed in exchange. i m imtiaz tayib in jerusalem where there s growing hope more americans will be released from gaza soon. also tonight, delicate diplomacy. what the biden administration says it is doing to free all americans held by hamas. plus, a gunman opens fire on three college students in burlington, vermont. all of the victims of palestinian descent. heading home. for millions after thanksgiving weather makes it a messy ride. flyers feeling the crush at airports. i m elise preston at l.a.x. with a look at how busy airports are giving holiday travelers an aftertaste. buying boom. holiday shoppers spending big this weekend. in stores and online. and later, ryan s recycling. he s a teenage ceo helping to clean california beaches, turning trash into cash. it s fun. it s good for the planet. why not? and, free money too. announcer: this is the cbs weekend news. from new york, with jericka duncan. good e
The st. Louis Police Officer accused of killing his coworker while playing a deadly game posted bond today. Officer Nathaniel Hendren is charged with involuntary manslaughter. With three days until super bowl liii, f16 pilots are ready to protect the big game from above. This is an air defense fighter. You have been intercepted. Present arms glor and the volunteers who never miss a funeral, even when its 28 degrees below zero. They served our country and served it well. Glor good evening, im jeff glor. And this is our western edition. We are going to begin with the deepening toll of this historic cold snap. By early this morning, more than threequarters of the u. S. Mainland was at or below freezing. It appears the coldest spot today is cotton, minnesota, where the actual temperature this is without wind chill was 56 degrees below zero. Even hell, michigan has frozen over. It was 14 below zero in hell to chicago also broke another dailb adriana diaz is there. Reporter a layer of frost
Families in san francisco came out to the embarcadero today far foggy bike ride with firefighters and highway patrol officers. the annual sf bike rodeo put on by scouting america. and kids learned how to navigate traffic and use bike paths and how to use the proper safety equipment. and how to navigate orange cones in the road. that s always important. cbs weekend news is next. that s it for us at 5:00. see you back here at 6:00. good night. tonight, a rare day of joy in israel. four israeli hostages rescued alive, a nation and families celebrate eight months after hamas surprise attack amid new bloodshed. i m chris livesay in tel aviv where four hostages are finally back home. 120 remain in hamas captivity. also tonight president biden on a state visit to france hails israel s risky rescue. we won t stop working until all the hostages come home and a cease-fire is reached. i m ed o keefe in paris where the president has been honoring veterans and toasting america s