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This Morning from CBS News, Nov. 5, 2015

By Tucker Reals

November 5, 2015 / 7:18 AM EST / CBS News

Crash theories

Egypt's civil aviation chief insists there has been no "evidence or data" to suggest a bomb took down the Russian Metrojet airliner in the Sinai Peninsula, but British and U.S. officials have said they believe there are at least some clues that ISIS could be behind the tragedy.

Shutdown showdown?

Congress may have dealt with the threat of the debt ceiling for the next couple years, but it didn't fund the government beyond Dec. 11. Democrats and Republicans could still find themselves in a standoff -- and risking a government shutdown -- if lawmakers try and attach too much baggage to a spending deal.

"Paid patriotism"

The NFL is considering giving back taxpayer money to the Defense Department as both of Arizona's senators accuse the Pentagon of paying pro teams to stage events honoring the military. They uncovered nearly $7 million in contracts for what is being called "paid patriotism."

Remains, or grains?

Ben Carson stands by his long-held belief that the ancient pyramids in Egypt were used to store grain, rather than to inter pharaohs as believed by most archaeologists. The subject came up when Buzzfeed published a 1998 commencement speech delivered by Carson, in which he discussed his theory about the "hermetically sealed compartments."

Church murder

Nathan Ames is opening up about the 13 years he spent at the secretive Word of Life Christian Church in New Hartford, New York. The church is now at the center of a murder investigation after two brothers were beaten last month during what police describe as a so-called "counseling session."

Uber attack

A dash cam captured Uber passenger Benjamin Golden's violent attack on driver Edward Caban during a ride last Friday in Costa Mesa, California. Golden is now facing legal action, not only from Caban, but also from the Orange County district attorney. He admits being drunk when he got into the car that night.

Poverty wages

A large swath of child care workers are living in poverty, with median pay below that of the typical dog trainer. Many earn so little that they would be hard-pressed to send their own children to preschool. We get a first-hand look at the day-to-day challenges facing the people paid to look after America's kids.