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Poachers are ripping baby spider monkeys from their mothers in the forests of southern Mexico and selling them as pets on social media platforms in the United States.
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey, testified at his trial Monday, telling the jury he thought Massey was going to throw a pot of boiling water at him. Investigators say Grayson shot and killed Massey in her home after she called 911 about a possible prowler. Grayson has pleaded not guilty. Warning, the video in this story is disturbing.
Police officers in Fort Worth, Texas, saved a baby girl from an overturned car. The baby, who police say has a fractured skull, and the driver are expected to be OK. CBS News' Omar Villafranca spoke to the officers about the rescue.
Hurricane Melissa is a Category 5 storm as it descends upon Jamaica, expected to make landfall Tuesday. The powerful storm is expected to bring dangerous flooding and storm surge projected to reach 13 feet high.
President Trump is in Japan as part of his Asia trip. On Tuesday, he met with Japan's new prime minister. The two signed an agreement to work together to extract critical rare earth minerals – key components in everything from cars to fighter jets. They did not announce any new trade deals.
By the end of this week, more than 40 million Americans who rely on food assistance will see those benefits disappear amid the ongoing government shutdown. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on the impact.
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano tracks Hurricane Melissa's path as it slowly moves toward Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
Brandon Claybon joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his role in "Beyond the Gates," the first Black daytime soap opera in 35 years, where he plays a congressman with White House aspirations.
Gina Plata-Niño, interim director for SNAP at the Food Research and Action Center, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down how the shutdown could disrupt food assistance for one in eight Americans and how states are stepping in to help.
Registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson, founder of "Kids Eat in Color," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to offer realistic strategies for parents to manage candy overload without taking away the fun.
