This Morning from CBS News, Nov. 3, 2016
Margin of error
The race for the presidency has tightened since mid-October, with a new CBS News/New York Times poll showing Hillary Clinton holding onto just a thin lead over Donald Trump nationally. Two weeks ago, after the second debate and amid accusations of sexual misconduct by her opponent, Clinton’s lead swelled to nine points. The poll reveals some of what may be changing voters’ minds.
Clinton campaign
Chicago-native Hillary Clinton celebrated the Cubs’ World Series victory after a campaign rally in Arizona, as both she and Donald Trump make their final pitches to voters. For Clinton, that includes an aggressive last-minute push for support from Latino voters, who could wield significant clout in several Republican-leaning states.
Melania’s role
The Trump campaign says the GOP nominee’s wife Melania will speak today about her husband’s policies for women, families and children. She will also talk about what kind of first lady she’d be -- a topic that’s been overshadowed since she delivered a now-infamous address at the Republican National Convention.
For the kids
Most working parents in the U.S. pay more for child care than the cost of college tuition. With Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump each proposing ways to ease the financial burden on America’s families, we look at how the presidential candidates’ plans compare.
Popular Donald?
With Donald Trump’s recent gains in national polls, Will Rahn looks at the possibility that the Republican nominee could win the popular vote on Nov. 8 even if he fails to win the election. U.S. presidential elections rarely see such a split between the popular and the practical -- but not never.
Curse, broken
The Chicago Cubs broke a 108-year drought, winning the World Series with an 8-7 nail-biter over the Cleveland Indians in extra innings in a classic Game 7. Chicago, deservedly, has erupted in post-game -- and post-”curse” -- euphoria.
Better batteries
Potentially flammable lithium-ion batteries are in many electronics, including recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones. The Department of Energy is spending tens of millions of dollars in the quest for a safer alternative. We visit a University of Maryland lab where one project is showing promising results.
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