Us that their daughters birthday is coming up on halloween. So many horrific stories. Elaine, i know youve been here all day covering this for us. Thank you. We will have more news from maine later in the broadcast. But right now, lets go to cbss adriana diaz in washington for the rest of todays top stories. Thank you so much, jericka. Turning overseas now to the war in the middle east, israeli air strikes are intensifying with Ground Forces conducting a targeted raid into gaza in their hunt for hamas militants. Cbss Charlie Dagata is in tel aviv, where the military is preparing for the next stage of the war. Reporter Israeli Defense forces released this overnight footage said to show its tanks crossing into northern gaza, conducting a targeted raid. Armored bulldozers paved the way. Tanks opened fire on suspected hamas targets before withdrawing. The idf described the operation as preparations for the next stage of combat. But even before that next stage begins is the question of what comes next. Growing concerns about israels longterm strategy after invading gaza. One reason the u. S. Has dispatched Lieutenant General james glynn as a top adviser here. A specialist in urban warfar on the battlefields of fallujah and mosul in iraq. In gaza today, with the death toll mounting to more than 7,000 according to officials there, so, too, is the sadness, anger, and desperation. They count the shrouded bodies even as more arrive. At least 50 hostages are among those killed. Hamas Health Officials claim tonight, victims of israeli bombardment. Cbs news cant independently verify those numbers. Locating the remaining captives hidden in the maze of tunnels beneath gaza will be extremely difficult says former Israeli Intelligence chief chaim tomer. Its kind of a mission impossible. To find the hostages intelligencewise is very, very difficult, almost on the line of impossible. Reporter best case scenario, hamas releases at least some of the hostages. Worstcase scenario doesnt end well for anyone. The moment you kidnap babies and old ladies, there are no rules anymore. No rules. Reporter tonight the Israeli MilitarySpokesman Says the army will continue to conduct limited raids, including tonight, and they will continue all the more forcefully in the coming days. Adriana. Thank you, charlie, and your team. The cbs overnight news will be right back. Vicks vapostick provides soothing, nonmedicated vicks vapors. [exhales] easy to apply for the whole family. Vicks vapostick and try vaposhower for steamy vicks vapors. This delectable ramen noodle recipe will put an end to your drivethrough dinner rituals. Throw that powder in that tasty combo of delightful carrots, and the rich touch of bok choy. Knorr taste combos. Its not fast food, but its soooo good. Hey, i just got a text from my sister. You remember rick, her neighbor . But its soooo good. 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There is no right to abortion in the constitution, period. Reporter before entering office, johnson called abortion a holocaust that has been repeated every day for 32 years since 1973s roe v. Wade. As a congressman, hes cosponsored at least three bills that would ban the procedure nationwide. Do you intend to pursue a National Abortion ban as speaker, sir . Reporter but he had nothing to say today about how he will govern going forward. Johnson is also staunchly antigay rights. In 2004, he called homosexuality inherently unnatural and voted against legalizing samesex marriage. Moderate republicans argue that despite views they may disagree with, hell be an efficient speaker. And he recognizes the need that irrespective of prior positions, hes going to have to weave us together towards a common goal. Reporter several republican lawmakers told us they dont think speaker johnson will inject his personal views into his new role. 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It hosts an annual Balloon Festival and a liberty festival on july 4th. And its where children gathered on a wednesday night at a Bowling Alley, children and a community whose lives are now forever changed. Governor janet mills says lewiston is a city with a big heart, and she knows it well. Its where she met her husband and got married. I know its hard for us to think about healing when our hearts are broken. Let us wrap our arms around one another, offer comfort and solace and love. Im Jericka Duncan in lewiston, maine. Good night. This is cbs news flash. Im jarred hill in new york. The Investigation Continues after the deadly shooting in maine that left 18 dead and 13 injured. Authorities spent hours outside the home of suspect robert card but left without finding him. Card is wanted on murder charges from the shooting. The pentagon says the u. S. Launched air strikes on two facilities in Eastern Syria used by iran and affiliated groups. This came at the direction of President Biden in retaliation to drone and missile strikes on american troops in the region, which resulted in one death and 21 injuries. And the fall classic is here. The world series kicks off tonight in texas where the rangers will host the arizona diamondbacks. For more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. Im jarred hill, cbs news, new york. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Im Jericka Duncan. Norah is on assignment. Tonight were in lewiston, maine, the scene of the 565th mass shooting in this country this year. Well get to cbss adriana diaz in washington with the days other top stories, including the war in the middle east. But we begin tonight here in maine with a community reeling. 18 people were killed and more than a dozen others injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Bowling Alley and then in a nearby bar. Tonight the suspect remains on the run, with the fbi joining state police in the search for 40yearold robert card, who is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are asking for the publics help in tracking down the Army Reservist who was hospitalized this summer for Mental Health issues, including hearing voices. And tonight theres fbi activity, including multiple vehicles and heavily armed agents around the suspects last known residence in bowdoin, maine. Tonight, a massive manhunt by air, land, and sea for the suspected gunman behind a mass shooting in southern maine, with police on alert from canada to new york. We have an active shooter. We have multiple injuries. Reporter gunfire rang out shortly before 7 00 p. M. Wednesday at just in time recreation Bowling Alley, the first of two shooting scenes in lewiston, maine. Seven people were killed. A witness described the chaos. Basically into where the pins are and climbed up in the machine and was on top of the machines for about ten minutes until the cops got there. Reporter minutes later at 7 08 p. M. , frantic 911 calls began streaming in with reports of an active shooter at schemengees bar and grill four miles away. Eight people there were found dead. More than a dozen people were injured in both shootings. Three victims later died at the hospital. We had approximately 100 team members who were off duty come into the hospital to help ensure that we were able to care for not only the patients that we received from this horrible scene, but also take care of the patients that we had there. Reporter multiple Law Enforcement agencies, including the fbi and state police, responded to the scenes, searching for the suspect, 40yearold Army Reservist robert card, shown in these surveillance photos carrying a semiautomatic rifle. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Based on our investigation, we believe this is someone that should not be approached. Reporter three hours after the shooting began, police discovered an suv registered to the suspect at a boat launch in the town of lisbon. Residents in three nearby communities were advised to shelter in place. Today many schools and businesses were closed. This is a dark day for maine. Reporter the mass shooting has shattered a sense of security in maine, considered one of the safest states in the country. Governor janet mills spent years working in lewiston. This city did not deserve this terrible assault on its citizens, on its peace of mind, on its sense of security. No city does. No state, no people. Reporter with that multistate manhunt under way, residents here are still being told to shelter in place tonight. Investigators are looking into a possible motive into the shootings, including why the two locations for the attacks were chosen. Cbss jeff pegues has learned new details about the suspects military experience as well as his history of mental illness. Reporter cbs news has learned that investigators are looking into whether robert card was targeting his current or former girlfriend in last nights mass shooting. Sources say he went to the Bowling Alley first and then the bar nearly four miles away. Its unclear if the person was at either location. Today police also found a note at the gunmans house, though its unclear what it says. This is an all hands on deck approach. Reporter Law EnforcementOfficials Say card is an Army Reservist. The army says he enlisted in the reserves in 2002 and is now a sergeant first class. He worked as a Petroleum Supply specialist and has had no combat deployments. In july of this year, card was with his unit at west point when leaders reported that he was acting erratically. New York State Police took him to an Army Hospital for an evaluation. A maine Law Enforcement bulletin said that card was released about two weeks later. The alert also noted card was hearing voices and had threatened to shoot up a military installation in southern maine. Cards cousin, michael mercier. Hes got a lot of problems up in his head right now. One of them is schizophrenic. Reporter tom chittum, a former associate Deputy Director of the atf, says despite the mental evaluation, federal law would not prohibit card from having such a weapon. Simply being diagnosed with a Mental Health disorder is not disqualifying, and neither is a commitment when it is voluntary, or a brief commitment for observation. Reporter last night, investigators fo