his failed cryptocurrency companies. each of the seven charges carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. and "yellowstone" fans are going to have to wait a little longer to see how the story ends for the dutton family. the paramount network says the show's final episodes will air next november after being delayed by the hollywood strikes. for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm jarred hill, cbs news, new york. it's friday, november 3rd, 2023. this is the "cbs morning news." escalating their offensive. explosions and flares light up the night gaza sky as israel presses ahead with their vow to wipe out hamas. guilty. that's the verdict against disgraced crypto founder sam bankman-fried, convicted of stealing billions from clients. he's proclaiming his innocence and vowing to fight.

comforter in chief. president biden and the first lady head to lewiston, maine, today to pay their respects to a city still grappling with the murders of 18 innocent lives. good morning, and good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. the israeli army is launching heavy attacks from land, sea, and air. israeli troops have encircled gaza city in heavy fighting, and prime minister benjamin netanyahu said, quote, we are the height of the battle. 23 have been killed since the start of the operation. hamas puts the palestinian death toll above 9,000, more than a third of them children. secretary of state antony blinken landed in israel a short time ago where he's expected to urge leaders for a pause in the fighting. cbs' ian lee joining us from tel aviv. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. this will be a delicate, diplomatic dance for the

secretary of state. on one hand he wants to show u.s. support for israel, but on the other he'll apply pressure on israeli officials to limit civilian deaths as fear of a wider regional conflict grow. u.s. secretary of state antony blinken landed in tel aviv on his second trip to the middle east since the conflict began nearly a month ago. he says he's focused on protecting innocent civilians caught in the crossfire, getting humanitarian aid into gaza, and reaching a sustainable peace between israel and the palestinians. >> we're determined that this conflict not spread. >> reporter: the visit comes three days after the gates opened at the rafah crossing, allowing hundreds of foreign passport holders including dozens of americans, passage from war-torn gaza into egypt. >> i don't know if i'm ever going to see the family that i left behind or the friends that i left behind. people are dying. everybody's dying. nobody's safe. >> reporter: the biden administration says it supports temporary pauses in fighting in order to get americans and hostages out of gaza and

humanitarian aid in. though it's not in favor of a general cease-fire. israel's military says the encirclement of gaza city is complete as they expand into the territory. hamas says an israeli air strike on the bureu refugee camp is believed to have killed at least a dozen palestinians. while visiting the uk, vice president kamala harris called some of the images out of gaza, quote, heartbreaking. >> it is absolutely tragic when there is ever anywhere any loss of innocent life. >> reporter: though the vice president also said the administration is not telling israel how to conduct the war. last night gaza once again saw heavy fighting. flares illuminated the sky as smoke obscured israeli troop movements. but this comes as independent u.n. experts say there's a risk of genocide in gaza as civilian -- as the civilian death toll

mounts, although israel rejects that. but the u.n. in gaza did say that its fuel supplies have completely run dry. >> ian lee in tel aviv, thank you so much. the house passed a republican-backed bill for more than $14 billion in aid for israel. but the measure does not include assistance for ukraine, and that sets up a battle with the senate. the white house wants nearly $106 billion in aid for israel, ukraine, and other national security concerns. president biden has threatened to veto a bill that only includes aid for israel. and a stunning fall from grace for ftx founder sam bankman-fried, once of the head of the second largest crypto exchange, now a convicted felon facing up to 110 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of stealing billions from customers and investors. the story from cbs' erroll barnett. >> reporter: sam bankman-fried found guilty on all seven charges of fraud and conspiracy.

>> this kind of fraud, this kind of corruption is as old as time. and we have no patience for it. >> reporter: the entrepreneur and founder of crypto trading company ftx is accused of stealing as much as $10 billion in customer funds, defrauding those customers, and the lenders of alameda research, its affiliated hedge fund. in november of last year, the company filed for bankruptcy, and bankman-fried resigned as ceo. >> sam bankman-fried perpetrated one of the biggest financial frauds in american history. a multibillion dollar scheme designed to make him the king of crypto. >> reporter: the jury of nine women and three men began deliberating on the seven counts that include wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. key witnesses against the 31-year-old included his ex-girlfriend and former roommates who also pleaded guilty as co-conspirators. >> also a message -- it's a warning, this case, to every single fraudster out there who thinks that they're untouchable.

>> reporter: mr. bankman-fried's legal team maintains his innocence and says they will appeal. but still, this 31-year-old has experienced one of the most swift falls from grace in modern memory. almost one year since his crypto company chanced, he is now a convicted felon, and it's not over for him yet. the government intends to bring additional charges severed from this case in a separate trial to begin in march of 2024. erroll barnett, cbs news, new york. eric trump is expected back on the stand today in the trump organization's civil fraud trial. donald trump's second oldest son followed donald jr. yesterday testifying he was never involved or aware of his father's finish -- financial statements despite being an executive vice president. the trump are accused of inflating the value of properties to obtain financing and make deals. former problem and his daughter ivanka are set to testify next week. the senate was able to work

around republican senator tommy tuberville's blockade of military promotions to confirm three top officers. that includes admiral lisa franchetti to be the new chief of naval operations, making her the first female member of the joint chiefs of staff. here's scott macfarlane. >> reporter: hundreds of top military positions remain in limbo tonight, held up by alabama republican tommy tuberville who rose to fame as coach of auburn university's football team. >> mr. tuberville says there's no risk to the military. >> there absolutely is risk to the military. and that's maybe because he hasn't served in uniform. >> reporter: tuberville is blocking action on 376 nominees, protesting a biden administration policy allowing service members paid time off to travel out of state for abortion services. >> why will you punish them for something they've got nothing to do with it? >> reporter: wednesday night, a dam burst among his fellow republicans as tuberville stood and objected to 61 straight nominees.

>> i object. i object. with that, madam president, i object. >> reporter: they claim foreign adversaries could take advantage of the dysfunction. >> xi jinping is watching, so is putin. they're loving it. how dumb can we be, man? >> are you at risk of weakening the military? >> no. as i've told you, if i thought there was any problem with readiness we wouldn't be doing that. >> reporter: the deputy secretary of defense disagreed. >> the hold is unnecessary, unprecedented, and unsafe. and it's bad for our military. >> reporter: tuberville is being asked about marine corps commandant eric smith who was forced to hold down two high-level positions because of the senator's holds and had an apparent heart attack last weekend. smith had spoken about the demanding nature of the job. >> it is not sustainable. >> reporter: tuberville bristled at the suggestion he was responsible. >> this guy's going to work 18, 20 hours a day no matter what. that's what we do. i did that for years. >> reporter: senators managed to work through tuberville's hold to confirm those three senior military leaders, but tuberville's not backing down.

next week democrats will consider a rarity, changing senate rules to break the blockade. scott macfarlane, cbs news, the capitol. president biden and the first lady will travel to lewiston, maine, today, following last week's mass shooting that killed 18. the white house says they'll pay respects to victims and grieve with families and the community. the president and mrs. biden will meet with survivors, victims, families, first responders, and others. coming up, new details about the pilot who allegedly threatened to shoot another pilot. what we learned about his military service. and later, gun give away. a roofing company is offering a controversial thanksgiving deal. this is the "cbs morning news." you weren't made for moderate to severe crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. but entyvio is. in clinical trials, entyvio helped many people achieve long-term relief and remission.

infusion and serious allergic reactions can happen during or after treatment. entyvio may increase risk of infection, which can be serious. although unlikely, a risk of pml, a rare, serious, potentially fatal brain infection cannot be ruled out. tell your doctor if you have an infection, experience frequent infections, or have flu-like symptoms or sores. liver problems can occur. it's time to ask your healthcare provider about entyvio. go to entyvio.com to learn more about the #1 prescribed biologic for crohn's and uc. ♪entyvio, entyvio, entyvio♪ [coughing] copd isn't pretty. [coughing] i'm out of breath, and often out of the picture. (♪♪) but this is my story. (♪♪)

and with once-daily trelegy, it can still be beautiful. (♪♪) because with 3 medicines in 1 inhaler, trelegy keeps my airways open for a full 24 hours and prevents future flare-ups. trelegy also improves lung function, so i can breathe more freely all day and night. trelegy won't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems. tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking it. do not take trelegy more than prescribed. trelegy may increase your risk of thrush, pneumonia, and osteoporosis. call your doctor if worsened breathing, chest pain, mouth or tongue swelling, problems urinating, vision changes, or eye pain occur. ♪ what a wonderful world ♪ [laughing] ask your doctor about once-daily trelegy for copd because breathing should be beautiful, all day and night. 15 people including two children were injured when a gas explosion reduced four row homes to a pile of debris.

this happened in wappingers falls, new york. five were firefighters and police. preliminary reports indicate a contractor struck a gas line. causing the explosion and fire. we are learning more about the pilot who allegedly threatened to shoot another pilot, and arraignment day for the man accused in the killing of tupac shakur. those are some of the headlines on the "morning newsstand." "the las vegas sun" reports an ex-gang leader charged in the murder of rapper tupac shakur pleaded not guilty. 60-year-old duane keffe dee davis is accused of providing the gun and orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting in las vegas that killed shakur. davis is the only person still alive who was in the vehicle where the shots were fired. no one else has ever been charged. in 2018, davis admitted he was involved in the shooting in a series of interviews. the "associated press" says a pilot accused of threatening to shoot a commercial airline

captain in an air force reserve lieutenant colonel. jonathan dunn's military service was revealed yesterday in a court filing. he was indicted last month on charges of interfering with a flight crew. he allegedly threatened to shoot the captain if their flight last year was diverted to give a passenger medical attention. dunn was relieved of his air force command for refusing a mandatory covid vaccine in 2021. the "seattle times" reports a new lawsuit against horizon air and alaska airlines. it's being brought by some of the passengers on a flight when an off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut down the engines. authorities say pilot joe emerson was riding in the cockpit of a horizon air flight last month when he tried to pull handles that would have cut fuel to the engines. he was subdued, and the plane safely diverted to portland. the lawsuit claims passengers suffered emotional stress. still to come, an unbearable appetite. a home in florida gets a

surprise trick-or-treater hungry for candy. for candy. i told myself i was ok with my moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. with my psoriatic arthritis symptoms. but just ok isn't ok. and i was done settling. if you still have symptoms after a tnf blocker like humira or enbrel, rinvoq is different and may help. rinvoq is a once-daily pill that can dramatically relieve ra and psa symptoms, including fatigue for some.

it can stop joint damage. and in psa, can leave skin clear or almost clear. rinvoq can lower your ability to fight infections, including tb. serious infections and blood clots, some fatal; cancers, including lymphoma and skin cancer; death, heart attack, stroke, and tears in the stomach or intestines occurred. people 50 and older with at least one heart disease risk factor have higher risks. don't take if allergic to rinvoq as serious reactions can occur. tell your doctor if you are or may become pregnant. done settling? ask your rheumatologist for rinvoq. and take back what's yours. learn how abbvie could help you save. there once was a tree lovingly made to look real. yet looking real wasn't enough. it wanted to be real. one night it wondered, “where are my roots?” and an answer came. “your roots will grow within the hearts of those around you...” “as you create very real memories.” and for the first time, the tree felt real joy.

balsam hill. (♪♪) here's a look at the forecast in some cities around the country. ♪ a bear didn't need a costume to munch on some halloween candy. it was caught on video eating candy from a table outside a florida home. bystanders shooting the video can be heard saying the bear is going to have a pretty bad stomachache since he was eating the candy and the wrapper still on. the fda is proposing a ban on an additive that's found in some sodas. brominated vegetable oil or bvo is used in some citrus-flavored beverages. the agency says it is no longer considered safe for people after some health studies. california became the first

state to ban the ingredient last month. it's now used in at least 90 products, mostly sodas. two big retailers offering thanksgiving meals at a discount, and trouble for one of the largest drug store chains. here's jarred hill with today's cbs "money watch." >> reporter: hey, happy friday. wall street soared higher thursday amid signs the fed's pause on interest rate hikes may last a little longer. the dow jumped 564 points. the nasdaq, 232, and the s&p 500 rose a solid 79 points. no corporate bonuses at walgreens this year. there are reports the drug store chain is cutting back as the incumbent deals with the disappointing quarterly earnings and labor issues. the announcement came the same week the staff held a three-day walkout pushing for better working conditions. trouble for plant-based beyond meat. the company is cutting 19% of its non-production work force after a weaker-than-expected third quarter. beyond meat is also reviewing

its product lines and pricing. all this as u.s. demand for plant-based meat plummeted this year. with the cost of thanksgiving dinner expected to be higher, a couple of big box stores are promising to help folks stretch their dollar. walmart is selling holiday staples at last year's prices, and target announced a feast for four for under $25. speaking of the holidays, m&ms dropped a new flavor, toasty vnilla white chocolate in brown and white candy shells. add them to popcorn, the salty sweet, don't get me started. that's the cbs "money watch" report for this friday morning. i'm jarred hill, cbs news, new york. a florida roofing company is offering a controversial thanksgiving promotion. in a facebook post the company says it will give customers who buy a roof a free turkey and an ar-15 rifle. the business says the roof and gobble promotion is meant for customers to protect their homes with a roof and an ar-15. >> every homeowner needs an

ar-15 to protect their family. i know we'll get kickback on we're giving away 15 guns. we like to promote gun safety for your entire family. >> it is a destructive thing to do. that business is adding to a culture of gun violence. >> the group prevent gun violence florida says the promotion is not a family value and calls it, quote, sick. up next, beatlemania is back. we're going to get a listen to the legendary band's new song. . skin-carving next level hydration? new neutrogena hydro boost water cream. a vital boost of nine times more hydration* to boost your skin's barrier for quenched, dewy skin that's full of life. neutrogena. hydro boost. i'm walt. i have relapsing ms and a lot going on. that's why my doctor and i chose kesimpta. kesimpta is different. it's the only b-cell treatment

for rms you can take at home, once a month. kesimpta was proven superior at reducing the rate of relapses, active lesions, and slowing disability progression vs aubagio. for me, a once-a-month treatment just works for my schedule. don't take kesimpta if you have hepatitis b, and tell your doctor if you've had it, as it could come back. kesimpta can cause serious side effects, including infections. while no cases of pml were reported in rms clinical trials, it could happen. tell your doctor if you had or plan to have vaccines, or if you are or plan to become pregnant. kesimpta may cause a decrease in some types of antibodies. the most common side effects are upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and injection reactions. when i'm ready, i spend less than 1 minute a month taking kesimpta. how i spend the rest of my time is up to me. ask your doctor about treating rms with kesimpta.

here's a look at the forecast in some cities around the country. ♪ ♪ now and then ♪ john lennon's legacy is living on with a little help from his friends and a.i. the beatles are out with their last new song. it's titled "now and then." here's norah o'donnell. ♪ now and then ♪ ♪ i miss you ♪ >> reporter: after a hard day's night, paul mccartney and ringo starr along with a little help from artificial intelligence

have come together to complete an unfinished demo by john lennon. the late george harrison recorded his new guitar parts for the song in the 1990s. ♪ from 1963's "please, please me," to 2023's "now and then" beatlemania is alive and well. >> we'll be right back. t back. [city ambience sounds] [car screech] [car door slam] [camera shutter sfx] introducing ned's plaque psoriasis. [camera shutter sfx] he thinks his flaky, red patches are all people see. otezla is the #1 prescribed pill to treat plaque psoriasis. [ned?] it can help you get clearer skin and reduce itching and flaking. with no routine blood tests required. doctors have been prescribing it for nearly a decade.

otezla is also approved to treat psoriatic arthritis. don't use otezla if you're allergic to it. serious allergic reactions can happen. otezla may cause severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. some people taking otezla had depression, suicidal thoughts, or weight loss. upper respiratory tract infection and headache may occur. [crowd gasp] ♪♪ with clearer skin, movie night is a groovy night. [ting] ♪♪

(♪♪) business can happen virtually anywhere. (♪♪) but there's nothing like being there. at national, you can skip the counter... and choose any car in the aisle... even manage your rental right from the app. so you can give some quality time to a quality cause. swing by to see one more customer... [audience cheering] and really get down to business. go national. go like a pro.

thank you for joining us this morning. it's friday, november 3rd. >> let's get started. >> we're determined that this conflict not spread. >> u.s. leaders in a war zone today. will hope for a humanitarian pause in gaza help more people get out? a day that we don't like to go back too often. >> lessons learned from the camp fire. how californians were shaped by the damage and the results of a determined community bounce back five years later. i was thinking lot of things on the stretch. i seen -- animals. i have seen chickens. >> refusing to let b.a.r.t. be a bad experience. meet the bay area people working to make b.a.r.t. better. i want to see touchdowns baby, touchdowns. >> i can't wait for the super bowl parties like i can't wait to watch. >> 100 day hype. countdown to the big game and hope the niners will be there. ♪