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It was another deadly night in Gaza, as an important voice in the Middle East says Western leaders have double standards when it comes to civilian deaths. House Republicans have now chosen a fourth nominee for speaker. Former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has reportedly made a deal with prosecutors. Hurricane Otis hit southern Mexico as a category 5 storm, but has started to weaken. And, there are reports 'Shaft' actor Richard Roundtree has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to tell soldiers a ground offensive "is coming.” This comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with people in dire need of fuel. House Republicans continue to try to find a speaker. ABC News reports that Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to a special counsel in the federal election subversion probe. And, we have more details on the man accused of trying to turn off a plane’s engines mid-flight over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with the latest on Israel’s war on Hamas and where the humanitarian situation in Gaza stands. Republican Rep. Tom Emmer dropped out of the House speaker race, making the path forward unclear. Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen made accusation against him in a New York civil fraud trial. Georgia's Supreme Court has upheld the state’s six-week abortion ban. And, dozens of states are suing Instagram-parent company Meta — we’ll explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As aid is starting to slowly be allowed into Gaza, talks are ongoing to release a larger group of hostages. House Republicans have chosen a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York courtroom, while another co-defendant in Georgia struck a plea deal with prosecutors. The UAW has announced a surprise strike against General Motors hours after the company reported its earnings. Plus, the pilot accused of trying to shut down a plane mid-flight is due in court this afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An 85 year old woman who was held hostage by Hamas has described what it was like. House Republicans are once again voting for a speaker nominee. Former President Donald Trump will come face to face with his former lawyer Michael Cohen in court today. An early winter storm is causing trouble in the Northwest. Plus, women in Iceland are striking today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's defense minister says troops are preparing to attack Hamas by "air, ground and sea". Meanwhile, aid agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. House Republicans will vote in a secret ballot to select their next candidate for speaker. The CDC says there may not be enough supplies of some RSV vaccines. Plus, a Washington state senator has been arrested and released on bail in Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden called on Hamas to release all of the hostages in Gaza before any discussion of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. As the war continues, the US has intelligence that Iran-backed militias are ready to ramp up their attacks against US forces in the Middle East. Eight House republicans are trying to convince their colleagues to vote for them for Speaker. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty in federal court today. And, seven people died in Louisiana after a ‘super fog’ caused major car accidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas has released two Israeli hostages following Qatari and Egyptian mediation — we have the latest. As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, the fear of a wider regional conflict looms. Nine Republicans are in the running to be the next House Speaker, but do any of them have the votes? Thousands of union auto workers went to the picket line today in a surprise, targeted strike against Stellantis. And, a man was charged with more than 80 felonies after trying to take control of an airplane over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces have ramped up raids and airstrikes in Gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. Humanitarian supplies is now being sent into the area, but aid agencies say much more is needed. As House Republicans start again in their search for a speaker, state lawmakers look to next year's elections. Flu, RSV and Covid are predicted to fill up hospital beds again. Plus, why the housing market is going from tough to terrible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More aid has crossed into Gaza, but aid groups say it's nowhere near enough. The conflict in the Middle East is leading to rising tensions around the world. A Russian attack on a mail depot has killed six people in Ukraine. A teenage girl in Iran is brain dead after reports of an altercation with police. Plus, some college admissions programs may be skewed against people from low income families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices