This Morning from CBS News, Oct. 16, 2015
Decision Near?
In a possible indication Vice President Biden is close to opting in or out of the Democratic presidential race, his former chief of staff, former Sen. Ted Kaufman, sent a letter to many former Biden aides hinting at the possibility.
Israel Bracing
Escalating violence has many Israelis living in fear, with Palestinians launching attacks in recent weeks against civilians and soldiers. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem that security forces are preparing for more possible violence today.
Putin's Playbook
Russia's intervention in Syria shows many of the characteristics of its involvement in the Second Chechen War at the turn of the century, notes CBS Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate. That strategy: use brutal and overwhelming force, attack the moderates, change the narrative of the war.
Benghazi Suspect
A 43-year-old Libyan, Ahmed Abu Khatallah, could face the death penalty if he's convicted of participating in the Sept. 2012 terrorist attacks in Libya that took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens. Khatallah is expected to appear in federal court today for pretrial motions in his case, reports CBS News' Paula Reid.
Contentious Vote
Early balloting is underway in Ohio over whether to legalize marijuana. The four states that already allow recreational pot all approved medical marijuana first. Ohio would be the first to OK both at the same time. But as CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen reports, only 10 groups of already handpicked investors would get the right to grow Ohio's entire supply of pot, and that in itself has become highly controversial.
Visionaries Speak
This month marks five years since Instagram debuted. More than 40 billion photos later, the social media phenomenon keeps finding new ways to capture hearts and eyes. Only on "CBS This Morning," co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger give an unfiltered look at how Instagram found its focus.
McControversy
Iowa school teacher John Cisner is drawing criticism for touting the merits of his "McDonald's Diet." The fast-food giant is sponsoring Cisna as a "brand ambassador," paying for him to travel around the U.S. to talk to students about how he lost weight despite eating nothing but offerings from McDonald's for three months.
Bully Bosses
It's "National Boss's Day." Do you have a good manager, or are you saddled with an abusive one? Employees with a bully for a boss may be out of luck when it comes to improving their working relationship, experts say.
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