This Morning from CBS News, Oct. 26, 2016
Off-track?
Donald Trump is taking time out to open his new hotel in Washington today -- his second marketing event of the week -- raising questions about the seriousness of his campaign, even as he tries to exploit Obamacare’s woes.
Changing dynamics
New Puerto Rican voters could make the difference in the crucial battleground state of Florida on Election Day. With the island’s economy in tatters, Puerto Rican voters are heading to the Sunshine State -- and changing political assumptions there.
Left out?
AT&T’s blockbuster bid for Time Warner could spawn a media behemoth, enrich shareholders, and generate big bucks for the battalion of bankers and lawyers involved in hatching the $85 billion deal. But experts worry the proposed merger would do far less for consumers -- here’s why.
Oranges blues
Florida’s nearly $11 billion citrus industry faces a growing danger from disease. A tree-killing bacteria is wiping out the state’s famous orange groves. Ninety percent are infected, and next year’s orange harvest could be one of the lowest on record. We take a look at what scientists are doing to try to stop the disease.
Resilient Pyongyang
North Korea claims it’s stronger despite U.N. sanctions. The country’s economy shrank last year, but on a recent visit by CBS News’ Adriana Diaz, it looked like a place that was expanding, not one crippled by the sanctions.
Far-fetched?
Americans are increasingly aware of the negative health effects of air pollution, but researchers have found another reason to track air quality: its impact on stocks. We explore how pollution can sicken the stock market.
Youthful meditation
You might not expect to find inner peace in a bustling elementary school, but a growing number of students in Baltimore are learning to how to seek it. They start each day with deep breathing, and if the kids misbehave, they’re not sent to the principal’s office, but to the meditation room. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the program works
Super prognosticator
Mike Lee, a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan living in California, made a prediction in Mission Viejo High School’s 1993 class yearbook: “Chicago Cubs. 2016. World Champions. You heard it here first.” Now, with the Cubs in the World Series for the first time since 1945, the Lee posted the entry on Facebook and the internet is going wild over it.
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