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Iconic “James Bond” actor Sean Connery dies
Sean Connery, the Oscar-winning Scottish actor best known for portraying special agent James Bond more than half a dozen times, has died, the BBC reports. Connery was 90. Mark Phillips looks back at his life and decades-long career.
Americans vote early in record numbers
With just three days until Election Day, 90 million ballots have already been cast nationwide. That is already more than 65% of the total number of votes cast in 2016. Lilia Luciano has more.
Biden and Trump in final weekend of campaigns
President Trump and Joe Biden are holding multiple rallies on the final weekend before Election Day. Both candidates are making a push to lock up Pennsylvania, which could prove a key swing state. Ben Tracy reports.
Coronavirus infections peak nationwide
Coronavirus cases continue to trend upward throughout the U.S., months after the start of the pandemic. Hospitalizations and deaths are also climbing across the country as officials plead for people to take the virus more seriously. Michael George reports.
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Obama joins Biden in Michigan while Trump hits Pennsylvania
Election Day is just three days away.
Sean Connery, legendary James Bond actor, has died
Connery was known for being the first actor to play the iconic 007.
El Paso surpasses single-day record for COVID-19 cases
With cold weather moving in and more events shifting inside, health experts fear the worst of the pandemic is yet to come.
Teen accused in Kenosha protest deaths: "I shot two white kids"
Kyle Rittenhouse cried and vomited as he described what happened on August 25, police records show.
Did a love triangle ultimatum lead to murder?
The search for love online sparked a long-distance relationship that would turn deadly in real life. What happened to Anna Repkina?
SEAL Team 6 rescues U.S. citizen Philip Walton in Nigeria
Officials feared he would be sold to terrorists.
Unrest erupts over police killing of 21-year-old Black man
Mourners gathered in Hazel Dell, an unincorporated area of Vancouver, Washington, where family and friends say Kevin E. Peterson Jr., 21, was shot Thursday night.
Scientists capture two murder hornet queens after destroying nest
The team also uncovered the radio tag that led them to the nest in the first place — which appeared to have been chewed off.
Philippines rocked by powerful typhoon
It was blowing westward toward densely populated regions and rain-soaked provinces still recovering from a typhoon that hit a week ago and left at least 22 dead.
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2020 Election Battleground Tracker
Where the race stands, based on CBS News polling and analysis.
What role do lawn signs play in the 2020 election?
Democratic operatives have long shunned lawn signs in favor of more high-tech forms of voter outreach.
Obama skewers Trump while joining Biden on the campaign trail
Mr. Obama called Biden his "brother," and said his former running mate "will be a great president."
Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths draws complaints
The acting chair of the Missouri Democratic Party said the "symbol's purpose is to stoke the fires of racial prejudice and strike fear in the hearts of people of color."
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.
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.
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.
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From the 60 Minutes archive: Sean Connery
In 1999, Steve Kroft spoke with Sean Connery about his most famous role.
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.
Third suspect arrested in connection to Nice terror attack
Authorities say a suspected terrorist stabbed and killed three people inside a church this week, just two weeks after a teacher was beheaded in a Paris suburb.
Guns from U.S. gun stores keep ending up in British criminals' hands
A senior law officer says the "array of weapons" available to criminals in the U.S. makes a "rich marketplace for criminal groups" in the U.K.
Tropical Storm Eta ties record for most named storms in a season
While the number of storms in 2005 was also 28, this is the first time the name Eta will ever be used.
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Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown
The U.K. passed 1 million COVID-19 cases and 46,600 deaths on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins.
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.
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.
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19
CBS Weekend News
CBS Weekend News
Biden and Trump in final weekend of campaigns
President Trump and Joe Biden are holding multiple rallies on the final weekend before Election Day. Both candidates are making a push to lock up Pennsylvania, which could prove a key swing state. Ben Tracy reports.
Coronavirus infections peak nationwide
Coronavirus cases continue to trend upward throughout the U.S., months after the start of the pandemic. Hospitalizations and deaths are also climbing across the country as officials plead for people to take the virus more seriously. Michael George reports.
Americans vote early in record numbers
With just three days until Election Day, 90 million ballots have already been cast nationwide. That is already more than 65% of the total number of votes cast in 2016. Lilia Luciano has more.
Europe imposing new COVID-19 lockdowns
Several countries across Europe are imposing new national lockdowns as coronavirus infections rise once again. France was among the first to impose new restrictions as cases soared out of control. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Revisiting Trump’s border wall promise
In 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to build a wall spanning the entire southern border with Mexico. Mireya Villarreal rode along with Border Patrol to see how those plans developed.
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Face the Nation
Face the Nation
COVID-19 and the vote: Where the voters stand
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan sat down with Trump and Biden supporters for a temperature check less than two weeks before Election Day.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spreads
The former FDA commissioner says the U.S. is "entering what is going to be the steep slope of the curve, the epidemic curve.
Arkansas governor: "Hospital space is tight" as virus surges
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says the state is making preparations for an prolonged increase in cases.
Kansas City mayor: "Huge political pushback" hurting virus efforts
Quentin Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, says that the politicization of mitigation measures "undercuts" the city's efforts to get the virus under control.
O'Brien assures Americans "their vote is secret"
National security adviser Robert O'Brien urged Americans to "get out and vote, that's how we defeat our foreign adversaries."
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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Tropical Storm Eta ties record for most named storms in a season
While the number of storms in 2005 was also 28, this is the first time the name Eta will ever be used.
El Paso surpasses single-day record for COVID-19 cases
With cold weather moving in and more events shifting inside, health experts fear the worst of the pandemic is yet to come.
Philippines rocked by powerful typhoon
It was blowing westward toward densely populated regions and rain-soaked provinces still recovering from a typhoon that hit a week ago and left at least 22 dead.
Boris Johnson puts U.K. on coronavirus lockdown
The U.K. passed 1 million COVID-19 cases and 46,600 deaths on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins.
Death toll reaches 39 in quake that hit Turkey, Greek island
In all, around 100 people have been rescued since the earthquake, an official said.
U.S.
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Did a love triangle ultimatum lead to murder?
The search for love online sparked a long-distance relationship that would turn deadly in real life. What happened to Anna Repkina?
El Paso surpasses single-day record for COVID-19 cases
With cold weather moving in and more events shifting inside, health experts fear the worst of the pandemic is yet to come.
Teen accused in Kenosha protest deaths: "I shot two white kids"
Kyle Rittenhouse cried and vomited as he described what happened on August 25, police records show.
Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths draws complaints
The acting chair of the Missouri Democratic Party said the "symbol's purpose is to stoke the fires of racial prejudice and strike fear in the hearts of people of color."
Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse
More than 380 people were in violation of emergency orders, authorities said.
Politics
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Live Updates: Obama joins Biden in Michigan while Trump hits Pennsylvania
Election Day is just three days away.
Noose displayed near Missouri voting booths draws complaints
The acting chair of the Missouri Democratic Party said the "symbol's purpose is to stoke the fires of racial prejudice and strike fear in the hearts of people of color."
What role do lawn signs play in the 2020 election?
Democratic operatives have long shunned lawn signs in favor of more high-tech forms of voter outreach.
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.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Senators adjourned on Monday, virtually killing any chance of clinching another aid package before Election Day.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Drive-in horror shows gain popularity in Japan
With haunted houses and costume parties all made difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new socially distant Halloween activity is gaining popularity in Japan. Drive-in horror shows where actors in spooky outfits terrify patrons inside cars offer a safe and scary treat for Halloween fans. Lucy Kraft reports.
Sean Connery, former James Bond actor, has died at 90
Connery was known for being the first actor to play the iconic 007.
Dawes performs “Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?”
Southern California rock band Dawes emerged in 2009, drawing notice for their rich vocal harmonies in the Laurel Canyon tradition of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. They built a loyal following and produced chart-topping albums, including “Good Luck With Whatever,” their seventh studio collection, which came out in October. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?”
Dawes performs “Free As We Want To Be”
Southern California rock band Dawes emerged in 2009, drawing notice for their rich vocal harmonies in the Laurel Canyon tradition of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. They built a loyal following and produced chart-topping albums, including “Good Luck With Whatever,” their seventh studio collection, which came out in October. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Free As We Want To Be.”
Dawes performs “Still Feel Like A Kid”
Southern California rock band Dawes emerged in 2009, drawing notice for their rich vocal harmonies in the Laurel Canyon tradition of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. They built a loyal following and produced chart-topping albums, including “Good Luck With Whatever,” their seventh studio collection, which came out in October. They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “Still Feel Like A Kid.”
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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Scientists capture two murder hornet queens after destroying nest
The team also uncovered the radio tag that led them to the nest in the first place — which appeared to have been chewed off.
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.
Health
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El Paso surpasses single-day record for COVID-19 cases
With cold weather moving in and more events shifting inside, health experts fear the worst of the pandemic is yet to come.
Halloween party shut down inside Brooklyn warehouse
More than 380 people were in violation of emergency orders, authorities said.
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.
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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Did a love triangle ultimatum lead to murder?
The search for love online sparked a long-distance relationship that would turn deadly in real life. What happened to Anna Repkina?
Teen accused in Kenosha protest deaths: "I shot two white kids"
Kyle Rittenhouse cried and vomited as he described what happened on August 25, police records show.
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.
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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Trash or treasure? Anna Repkina murder evidence
A love triangle ended in murder; but who killed Anna Repkina? Take a look at the evidence investigators used to solve the crime.
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.
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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.