Agonizing Anniversaries

The latest from the Middle East and the U.S. Capitol. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( January 6, 2024 We begin today by marking two somber occasions: We'll reflect on what's happened in the three months since Hamas's Oct. 7 attack in Israel and the three years since the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. We'll also spotlight [beloved movies and TV shows to catch up on]( ahead of this weekend's Golden Globes, explain [the viral vacation that everyone's talking about](, and much more. Let's get started...   Eyes on the Middle East [Smoke billows over the Palestinian territory during an Israeli bombardment on Jan. 5, 2024.]( Smoke billows over the Palestinian territory during an Israeli bombardment on Jan. 5, 2024. (Getty Images) Tomorrow marks three months since Hamas's horrific Oct. 7 attack. The Katie Couric Media team has been working relentlessly ever since to understand the complex consequences of this conflict, and today we've got three new pieces you can't miss. First up is an interview with Ayelet Levy Shachar, whose 19-year-old daughter Naama was taken hostage that day and still hasn't been released. She tells me [how this heartbreaking experience is affecting her]( and what she's doing to pursue her daughter's return home. I also spoke with Noam Weissman, the executive vice president of OpenDor Media and a deep thinker on the subjects of Jewish identity and philosophy. He explains [the history that's essential to understanding this moment](, what Zionism really means, and his take on Israel's divisive response to Hamas's actions. Finally, Abbey Onn, who lives north of Tel Aviv, shares [a mom's emotional open letter to her children]( about how she's parenting them amid a terrifying war that included the kidnapping of five of their family members.   Justice Served? [Rioters at the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021]( Getty Images Speaking of grim anniversaries: On Jan. 6, 2021, after being encouraged by Donald Trump to "fight like hell," rioters swarmed the U.S. Capitol to dispute the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election. The turmoil that ensued — which caused many injuries and several deaths — is still being reckoned with three years later. Today we're investigating [what's happened to the most high-profile rioters]( in the last three years, including the "QAnon Shaman," the man who left a threatening note for Nancy Pelosi, and many others. And what about the former president himself? Officials in Colorado and Maine have determined that his actions leading up to Jan. 6 are examples of engaging in an insurrection, which they say disqualifies him from their states' presidential ballots. Trump has appealed, and on Friday, SCOTUS announced it will hear arguments to decide whether he can be legally disqualified. Here's [what you need to know about the case against Trump](. And if you missed it earlier this week, make sure to catch [my conversation about what's next with legal expert Neal Katyal](.   Saturday Spotlight [Cruise ship]( Drama on the High Seas A cruise that lasts for nine months — and is already packed with tension — has taken the internet by storm. Here's what's happening. [Read More »]( [Katie Couric over a background of chocolate chip cookies]( Something Sweet How about a weekend treat that doesn't take a headache to make? I tried this beloved cookie recipe, which definitely didn't disappoint! [Read More »]( [A marble bust next to a hand holding a syringe]( Under the Knife As plastic surgery becomes a bigger part of our cultural conversation, we examine 10 lesser-known procedures quickly gaining popularity. 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