Up First briefing: Top Hamas leader killed in Lebanon; Harvard president resigns A senior Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut. Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns. Read more on NPR

Israel says despite withdrawal of some troops, the fight in Gaza will continue Speaking to troops in Gaza, Israel’s defense minister said talk of ending operations in the Palestinian territory is “wrong.” Earlier, Israel said a senior Hamas leader had been killed in Lebanon. Read more on NPR

What to know about keeping children safe — and warm — in the car during the winter A bulky winter coat underneath a car seat can pose dangers for children. Ahead of winter storms on the East Coast, here are some tips for optimal car safety. Read more on NPR

People in prison explain what music means to them — and how they access it Three people incarcerated at prisons across the U.S. spoke to NPR’s Morning Edition about how music helps them reconnect with the past, endure the present and envision the future. Read more on NPR

She had a panic attack during preterm labor. Then a nurse stepped in As Teresa Hernandez was about to go into preterm labor, she had a panic attack. The nurse put her hand on Hernandez’s head to comfort her. She says she felt as if her mom was there. Read more on NPR

Biden campaign running ‘like the fate of our democracy depends on it’ The president is expected to hold campaign events in Valley Forge, Pa., and the Mother Emanuel AME church in South Carolina, pushing back against extremism and political violence. Read more on NPR