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Trump downplays pandemic on campaign trail
Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said a third of the U.S. is considered a hotspot. President Trump, however, stuck to his position that the U.S. has rounded the corner on COVID-19.
Biden eyes red states won by Trump in 2016
With President Trump defending states he won on Friday, Joe Biden went on offense in Iowa, a state now in play after the Mr. Trump won it easily in 2016. Ed O'Keefe and Omar Villafranca reports.
How mail-in ballots impact African American voters
This year's early voting data points to African American turnout that could rival records set when Barack Obama was on the ballot. But a scramble to fix absentee ballot errors and hours-long lines are raising questions about whether every vote will be counted. Major Garrett has more.
Earthquake strikes off the coast of Turkey
A powerful earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea near Turkey and Greece on Friday, killing at least 19 people and injuring hundreds. Holly Williams has more.
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Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country
"Nothing of substance" is happening with the White House's Coronavirus Task Force, said one source familiar with the situation.
Trump and Biden hit the Midwest as Texas shatters early voter turnout records
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West.
Earthquake strikes Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19
The earthquake rattled cities and unleashed a tsunami that flooded streets in western Turkey.
New Orleans cop shot in the face after two officers "ambushed"
The officer now has a bullet lodged in his skull, and is in serious but stable condition at the hospital.
Walmart returns guns to store floors as unrest "isolated"
Retailer had yanked firearms off the sales floor as a "precaution" after incidents left several stores damaged.
U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases
The death toll is quickly approaching 230,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
How mail-in ballots and long lines impact minority voters
Absentee ballots submitted by Latinos and African Americans in North Carolina are three times more likely to be turned away than those from White voters.
Third anonymous juror from Breonna Taylor case speaks out
A third anonymous grand juror from the Breonna Taylor case claims the juror was never presented with additional charges to consider indicting officers directly to Taylor's death.
Netflix hikes subscription price, boosted by viewer growth
Streaming company has added more subscribers in the first nine months of the year that it did in all of 2019.
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2020 Election Battleground Tracker
Where the race stands, based on CBS News polling and analysis.
COVID-19 considered a top issue in GOP ads in just 2 battleground states
Republicans are tiptoeing around the pandemic on national and local airwaves.
Texas early voting surpasses total turnout from 2016 election
As of Friday, the last day of early voting in Texas, over 9 million people have already voted in the state.
Arizona could be one of first swing states called on election night
In an election year where it's unclear when the winner will be declared, 60 Minutes goes to Arizona, where early votes have been counted for two weeks. See the story, Sunday.
Wisconsin voters who flipped from Obama to Trump
Twenty-three of Wisconsin's 72 counties voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012 and then pivoted to support Trump in 2016.
Lindsey Graham is a "relic" of the "old South," challenger says
"This is about closing the book on the old South and writing a brand new book called a new South — one that is bold, that is inclusive, that is diverse," Jaime Harrison said on CBSN Friday.
7 Pennsylvania counties to wait until after election to count mail ballots
In total, the counties account for over 550,000 registered voters.
Florida unions reach out to infrequent voters in final stretch of campaign
Union members who have struggled amid pandemic make final push to get Florida voters to the polls.
Minn. absentee ballots that arrive hours late might not be counted
The court's opinion overruled a consent decree order that allowed absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted if they are returned up to seven days after Election Day.
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Comparing the Biden and Trump tax plans: Will you pay more?
Biden would raise annual taxes for average-wage earners by $200, and for the top 1% by nearly $50,000 a year.
Women pay respect to Susan B. Anthony at her grave in Rochester
"It was really amazing. Like I wasn't reading from a textbook anymore — I was with her," one visitor said.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce engagement
Sue Bird shared a photo on Instagram of Megan Rapinoe on one knee — no caption needed.
A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
Man researches time travel after fiancée found dead
Will Hargrove's bizarre online searches and suspicious behavior caught on camera helped police piece together what happened to his bride-to-be.
Puerto Rican singer wants fans to question relationships with government
In an interview with CBS News, iLe discussed her latest single, "Donde Nadie Más Respira," or "Where No One Else Breathes."
Amazon says it now has more than 1 million employees
The online retailer hired about 250,000 new workers in the third quarter and added another 100,000 in October.
NASCAR stars unveil new car for Michael Jordan's racing team
The team is partnering with Toyota to pair the sport's only Black full-time driver with its only Black owner.
Police union accused of using photo of Black boy as "propaganda"
The nation's largest police union posted and then deleted a photo on Facebook purporting to showing a Philadelphia police officer a "lost" Black toddler.
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How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
Las Vegas job losses take toll: "I cry and pray a whole lot"
Economic fallout from COVID-19 was "a punch in the gut" to thousands of workers on and off the famous Vegas Strip.
Trump Jr. says COVID deaths are "almost nothing" on day when 1,000 died
Trump Jr. said the U.S. has "gotten control of this thing" on a record-breaking day of new cases.
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
El Paso judge imposes two-week shutdown as COVID-19 cases spike
Texas' attorney general says he'll challenge the order in court.
October worst month for the Dow since March as COVID-19 spread
Investors lost $1.7 trillion this week as concerns mount about COVID-19 and next week's presidential election.
Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
What's holding up your stimulus check? Here are the barriers
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are still awaiting a response on issues from unemployment to COVID testing.
U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases
The death toll is quickly approaching 230,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell
Hurricane Zeta hits Gulf Coast as Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta hammered the Gulf Coast of Louisiana with devastating winds over 100 mph. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the Category 2 storm.
Millions of absentee ballots remain unreturned
As Election Day looms, volunteers continue going door to door to reach the millions of voters who asked for a mail-in ballot, but have not returned it. Janet Shamlian reports.
Earthquake strikes off the coast of Turkey
A powerful earthquake struck in the Aegean Sea near Turkey and Greece on Friday, killing at least 19 people and injuring hundreds. Holly Williams has more.
Midwest hospitals see record COVID-19 patients
Hospitals in the Midwest and Great Plains are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. David Begnaud reports on the 50% spike in patients in the last month.
Boy's baseball bats help Iowa storm victims
A 12-year-old boy from Iowa used debris from a powerful storm to make baseball bats, and raise funds for his community. Chip Reid shares his story.
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Sneak peek: The Murder of Anna Repkina
Saturday 10/9c: Did a love triangle lead to murder? After his fiancée is found dead, a man researches time travel to "correct a horrible mistake." Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Where is Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo – security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Is it the kidnapper? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Justice for Ahmaud
A mother fights for the truth behind her son’s killing – captured on video. Ahmaud Arbery was jogging when he was chased and shot. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
The Case Against Sandra Garner
A rare look inside a murder case where virtually everything from the first moments of the investigation through the verdict are captured on camera. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
Sandra Garner to 911: "My husband's been shot"
Listen to the Texas woman's call to 911 as an operator instructs her how to do CPR while waiting for first responders to arrive. Garner claims a masked intruder entered her bedroom and shot her husband hours after they celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Boy makes wood bats from storm debris to raise funds for victims
A 12-year-old boy in Iowa is making a bid to be the MVP of his community by helping people affected by a massive storm.
Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner
A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.
Sisters start company to create designer wheelchair covers
"It immediately turns the wheelchair from something like a medical device into a friendly object," said Ailbhe Keane, who started Izzy Wheels with her sister.
102-year-old veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list
A 102-year-old veteran went for the ride of a lifetime by jumping out of an airplane, and she still has another thrill on her bucket list.
Teen wins $25K prize for research on potential COVID-19 cure
Anika Chebrolu's research could someday lead to a potential treatment for the coronavirus.
CBSN Originals
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Reverb | Losing Las Vegas
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit Las Vegas harder than any other major city in the nation, devastating households far from the famous Strip. Though the lights are flickering on once again, uncertainty still looms. This episode of CBSN Originals reveals how some Las Vegas workers are navigating a tough new reality with no end in sight.
Reverb | Generation Climate
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
Welcome to Pine Lake
CBSN Originals' first feature documentary set out to tell the triumphant story of a progressive, women-run town – and ended up revealing the institutional racism at the city's core. The film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an extended discussion with important voices and thought leaders on the problems and possible solutions to systemic racism in America today, hosted by CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.
Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
Speaking Frankly | Socialism
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
NASCAR stars unveil Michael Jordan team car
“CBS This Morning” is getting a first look at 23XI Racing’s new car for the upcoming season. The racing team is owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin. NASCAR racer Bubba Wallace will drive the #23 car starting in 2021.
More women of color on the ballot than ever
An historic number of women of color, at least 117, are nominees for the House and Senate this November. Most of those women running to make Congress more diverse are Democrats, approximately half are African American and more than a quarter are Hispanic. Nikole Killion reports.
Louisville officer countersues Kenneth Walker
Sergeant Jonathan Mattingly, an officer involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, has filed a civil suit against her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, for emotional distress, assault and battery. Jericka Duncan reports.
Kerry Washington on the right to vote
Actress and producer Kerry Washington speaks to "CBS This Morning" about joining Alicia Keys and America Ferrera to host a new special honoring and celebrating the right to vote. The non-partisan special, "Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy," airs Thursday on CBS and features artists, musicians and community leaders coming together for democracy.
Reality check of asylum seekers at border
CBS News is investigating how President Trump's policies are affecting families hoping to start a better life in the United States. Mireya Villarreal travels to the border in Texas to find out how those hoping to cross the border are doing.
Footage of Waukegan police shooting released
Newly released police camera footage reveals some of what happened just before an Illinois officer opened fire at a car, killing a teenager inside. The footage shows that one officer did not turn on his body camera until after shots were fired. Adriana Diaz reports.
Exclusive: Breonna Taylor case grand jurors
In an exclusive interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, two of the grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case are describing what they say happened during the grand jury proceedings and how they felt blindsided by public comments from the Kentucky attorney general.
Grand jurors in Breonna Taylor case speak out
In a "CBS This Morning" exclusive, two grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case told Gayle King that the Kentucky attorney general never presented them with the option to consider indicting officers on more serious charges for Taylor's death.
Grand jurors in Breonna Taylor case speak
Two grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case spoke to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King in an exclusive interview set to air Wednesday. The two men, who asked to remain anonymous for their safety, said they were never given the option to consider murder or manslaughter charges — with one calling the police's actions and behaviors the night Taylor was killed "criminal."
World
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Earthquake strikes Turkey and Greece, killing at least 19
The earthquake rattled cities and unleashed a tsunami that flooded streets in western Turkey.
COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
Deadly 7.0-magnitude quake rocks Turkey and Greek island
At least 14 people were killed in Turkey and Greece, and a small tsunami struck part of Turkey.
Qatar may charge officials behind forced vaginal exams at airport
Refers them to prosecutors amid outrage expressed by Australian government and union workers threatening not to service Qatari planes in Sydney
Second suspect in custody in suspected terror attack in France
Authorities say he's thought to have had contact the night before with the assailant who stabbed three people to death.
U.S.
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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce engagement
Sue Bird shared a photo on Instagram of Megan Rapinoe on one knee — no caption needed.
New Orleans cop shot in the face after two officers "ambushed"
The officer now has a bullet lodged in his skull, and is in serious but stable condition at the hospital.
Third anonymous juror from Breonna Taylor case speaks out
A third anonymous grand juror from the Breonna Taylor case claims the juror was never presented with additional charges to consider indicting officers directly to Taylor's death.
COVID-19 considered a top issue in GOP ads in just 2 battleground states
Republicans are tiptoeing around the pandemic on national and local airwaves.
Women pay respect to Susan B. Anthony at her grave in Rochester
"It was really amazing. Like I wasn't reading from a textbook anymore — I was with her," one visitor said.
Politics
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Trump and Biden hit the Midwest as Texas shatters early voter turnout records
Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris will be in the battleground states in the West.
How mail-in ballots and long lines impact minority voters
Absentee ballots submitted by Latinos and African Americans in North Carolina are three times more likely to be turned away than those from White voters.
COVID-19 considered a top issue in GOP ads in just 2 battleground states
Republicans are tiptoeing around the pandemic on national and local airwaves.
7 Pennsylvania counties to wait until after election to count mail ballots
In total, the counties account for over 550,000 registered voters.
Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country
"Nothing of substance" is happening with the White House's Coronavirus Task Force, said one source familiar with the situation.
Entertainment
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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce engagement
Sue Bird shared a photo on Instagram of Megan Rapinoe on one knee — no caption needed.
Puerto Rican singer wants fans to question relationships with government
In an interview with CBS News, iLe discussed her latest single, "Donde Nadie Más Respira," or "Where No One Else Breathes."
Book excerpt: "Eleanor," the life of Mrs. Roosevelt
David Michaelis' new biography offers a surprising portrait of a first lady
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost tie the knot
The pair announced the news in a unique way.
Rapper Lil Wayne meets Trump and praises his "Platinum Plan"
"He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," Lil Wayne said.
Technology
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Netflix hikes subscription price, boosted by viewer growth
Streaming company has added more subscribers in the first nine months of the year than it did in all of 2019.
Amazon says it now has more than 1 million employees
The online retailer hired about 250,000 new workers in the third quarter and added another 100,000 in October.
Big Tech, recovered from pandemic, reports record earnings
Amazon's profits tripled from a year ago, while Facebook and Google rode a major rebound in ad spending.
Restaurants say Grubhub listed them without permission
A lawsuit filed this week in Chicago alleges the food-delivery service violated federal false-advertising rules.
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs face Senate grilling
Six days before the election, the heads of America's largest tech companies defended their regulation of online speech.
Science
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A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
Trump stripping protections from "last climate sanctuary" in U.S.
"While tropical rainforests are the lungs of the planet, the Tongass is the lungs of North America," one scientist said.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Hurricane Zeta hits Louisiana as strong Category 2 storm
Hurricane Zeta made landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana, on Wednesday with 110 mph winds and quickly approached Mississippi and Alabama.
Health
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U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases
The death toll is quickly approaching 230,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Birx warns of "broad surge" across the country
"Nothing of substance" is happening with the White House's Coronavirus Task Force, said one source familiar with the situation.
COVID-19 cases hit record high in U.S.
More than 88,000 new cases were reported in a single day – an all-time high in the pandemic.
How Americans felt about masks during the 1918 flu pandemic
About 675,000 Americans would die during the pandemic in 1918.
Parts of U.S. and Europe face new COVID-19 restrictions
More new virus cases were reported globally on Wednesday than ever before.
MoneyWatch
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Comparing the Biden and Trump tax plans: Will you pay more?
Biden would raise annual taxes for average-wage earners by $200, and for the top 1% by nearly $50,000 a year.
Walmart returns guns and ammo to store floors, saying civil unrest was "isolated"
Retailer had yanked firearms off the sales floor as a "precaution" after incidents left several stores damaged.
October worst month for the Dow since March as COVID-19 spread
Investors lost $1.7 trillion this week as concerns mount about COVID-19 and next week's presidential election.
Amazon says it now has more than 1 million employees
The online retailer hired about 250,000 new workers in the third quarter and added another 100,000 in October.
Netflix hikes subscription price, boosted by viewer growth
Streaming company has added more subscribers in the first nine months of the year that it did in all of 2019.
Crime
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New Orleans cop shot in the face after two officers "ambushed"
The officer now has a bullet lodged in his skull, and is in serious but stable condition at the hospital.
Lori Loughlin begins prison sentence in college admissions scandal
Loughlin, 56, reported to a federal prison in Northern California on Friday.
Man researches time travel after fiancée found dead
Will Hargrove's bizarre online searches and suspicious behavior caught on camera helped police piece together what happened to his bride-to-be.
Alleged white supremacy group members arrested in Michigan
The suspects are linked to a December 2019 incident in which The Base allegedly targeted a Michigan family, believing the house belonged to a podcaster who is critical of the neo-Nazi movement.
Officer sues Breonna Taylor's boyfriend over emotional distress
"Walker's conduct in shooting Mattingly is outrageous, intolerable, and offends all accepted standards of decency and morality," the lawsuit notes.
Space
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A Mars-sized planet is aimlessly zooming through the Milky Way
The smallest rogue planet found to date, it wanders through the Milky Way with no parent star or gravitational siblings to keep it company.
Asteroid samples sealed up for return to Earth
Scientists say more than 2 pounds of material from the surface of asteroid Bennu was captured by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
SpaceX engine swap should clear way for astronaut launch
SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station.
Telescope gives closer look at asteroid worth $10,000 quadrillion
16 Psyche is one of the most massive objects in the solar system's main asteroid belt — and it appears to be made entirely of metal worth approximately $10,000 quadrillion.
More water and ice found on the moon
NASA scientists have found evidence of more water and ice on the moon than previously known. KPIX-TV reporter Kiet Do has details.
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The most popular dog breeds in America
The American Kennel Club has released its latest list of the nation's most beloved breeds.
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Shows and movies you'll want to stream soon.
"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
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Sisters create designer wheelchair covers
Izzy Keane, who has spina bifida, used to always decorate her wheelchair for holidays and birthdays. She and her sister, Ailbhe, decided they wanted to help other wheelchair users express themselves this way. So the two sisters from Ireland started their own company for designer wheel covers, Izzy Wheels.
Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.