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What makes a Guinness World Record?
For adjudicators from Guinness World Records, it takes some record-setting nerves to judge a world-record attempt as successful. Guinness may get a thousand applications every week to break a world record, and during a time of pandemic, when social distancing prevents mass-participation records, they have even set up weekly at-home challenges. But you have to go outdoors to pursue what one team in Colorado recently attempted: the world's largest fireworks shell ever launched. Lee Cowan reports.
Drive-thru haunted houses make for a spooky, COVID-safe Halloween
Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for a spooky — and healthy — Halloween. One of these places is a car wash-turned-haunted house in Copiague, New York, where parents can get the car cleaned and give kids a thrilling ride at the same time.
How Europe sees the 2020 U.S. presidential election
With the 2020 presidential election less than two weeks away, the eyes of the world are on the United States to see who it picks as the nation's next leader. Seth Doane speaks to Europeans, including the U.K.'s former ambassador to the U.S. Kim Darroch, about how the race looks from the outside, and how relations between Europe and the U.S. have been shaped under the Trump administration.
No bones about it: One kid's sweet relationship with a spooky buddy
Steve Hartman brings a special story to "CBS Sunday Morning" just in time for Halloween, though it's more sweet than scary.
How Russians are viewing the 2020 U.S. presidential election
With the 2020 presidential election less than two weeks away, the eyes of the world are on the United States to see who it picks as the nation's next leader. Elizabeth Palmer hears from people in Russia about what they think of the race.
Voter fraud, suppression and partisanship: A look at the 1876 election
With nine days left until Election Day, many Americans hope the race finishes smoothly — unlike the disputed election of 1876. As the United States celebrated the centennial of the Declaration of Independence, a heated competition between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel Tilden was rife with accusations of voter fraud and suppression. Mo Rocca speaks to historians about how the tight race was eventually decided.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including musician Jerry Jeff Walker and dancer Marge Champion.
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait
The phrase "patience is a virtue" is often easier spoken than practiced, especially in our exasperating times. Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world. He spoke to one researcher about the science behind impatience.
A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
"Mank" and the writer behind "Citizen Kane"
A new film from director David Fincher ("The Social Network") shines a light (in black-and-white) on the Golden Age Hollywood studio system, as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz struggles to complete the screenplay for Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane." Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz (the grandson of Herman) talks with Fincher, and with actresses Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins, about the story behind the making of a masterwork.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: A "Wicked" voting song
It's election season, and to encourage voter registration and turnout, current Broadway and touring company members of the musical "Wicked," including original cast members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, perform in a new video: "Voting – A Special Dispatch From Oz," with lyrics by the show's composer and author Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. To learn more, visit www.vote.org.
The 2020 presidential election reaches the home-stretch
With just over a week to go until Election Day on November 3, "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS Sunday Morning" with thoughts on what to consider when casting your ballot.
Top Stories
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait, and what we can do about it
Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world.
"Mank" and the writer behind "Citizen Kane"
A new film from director David Fincher shines a light on Hollywood's Golden Age, as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz struggles to complete the screenplay for Orson Welles' masterwork.
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
Voter fraud, suppression, partisanship: A look at the 1876 election
With just days left until Election Day, many Americans hope the race finishes smoothly — unlike the disputed election of 1876.
The 2020 presidential election reaches the homestretch
With just over a week to go until Election Day on November 3, "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson joins "CBS Sunday Morning" with thoughts on what to consider when casting your ballot.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 25)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
John Dickerson on the perils of polls
Despite what we think we know, there is uncertainty in political polling – and danger in relying too heavily on what polls "predict"
A tribute to monumental women
In New York City's Central Park, a statue has been unveiled honoring women's suffrage pioneers Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Christopher Cross on his near-fatal COVID illness
In his first TV interview since contracting the coronavirus, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about his diagnosis for Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and being paralyzed and near death in the ICU.
Moments in Nature
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A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
Nature: Colorado forest
"Sunday Morning" witnesses an early snowfall at the San Juan National Forest near Durango, Colorado. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Nature: Black Hills of South Dakota
"Sunday Morning" shares the sights and sound of autumn at Spearfish Canyon, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
Nature: Inyo National Forest
"Sunday Morning" takes you to the Inyo National Forest, some 11,000 feet up in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. Videographer: Scot Miller.
Nature: Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
“Sunday Morning” takes you to Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in Manteo, North Carolina. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.
Profiles
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
Christopher Cross on his near-fatal COVID illness
In his first TV interview since contracting the coronavirus, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks about his diagnosis for Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and being paralyzed and near death in the ICU.
Elliott Gould on his unconventional stardom
Never a typical Hollywood star, the Oscar-nominated actor known for such classics as "MASH" and "The Long Goodbye" is as colorful and distinctive as the unorthodox characters he'd played
David Lee Roth's brush with art
The longtime frontman for Van Halen is now making a name for himself as an artist and social commentator trained in sumi-e, the Japanese art of ink painting
Jon Bon Jovi on "2020" - the year, the music
The pandemic delayed his band's album and upended plans for a tour this year, but Jon Bon Jovi has doubled-down on 2020, writing songs that speak to the state of our union today
Books
Alicia Garza on the origin of Black Lives Matter
The Oakland-based activist who coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter," after George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin, says social movements are built not by hashtags, but by people
Book excerpt: The Chicago 7 and a "Conspiracy to Riot"
Lee Weiner, one of the defendants in the Chicago 7 trial, writes of his activism, cynicism, and a lifetime commitment to fighting for a better world
Jimmy Carter and a lifetime's response to race
Bestselling historian Jonathan Alter, author of a new biography about the 39th president, explains how Jimmy Carter spent the second half of his life making up for what he did not do when he was younger
Book Excerpt: "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life"
The latest book by bestselling historian Jonathan Alter is the first full-length biography of the 39th president
The New Season: Fall fiction titles
Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles previews a few of the most hotly-anticipated novels and short story collections coming to bookstores this fall
Arts
A tribute to monumental women
In New York City's Central Park, a statue has been unveiled honoring women's suffrage pioneers Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
David Lee Roth's brush with art
The longtime frontman for Van Halen is now making a name for himself as an artist and social commentator trained in sumi-e, the Japanese art of ink painting
Jackie Robinson, George Shuba, and the "handshake of the century"
In 1946, when the trailblazing player hit his first homer for a Dodgers farm team in an otherwise all-White league, one player shook his hand – an act that was by turns normal and groundbreaking
Reopening the art world in a time of COVID
The pandemic has increased financial pressures on museums and cultural organizations, which face perhaps their greatest crisis ever, forcing some to close permanently because of the coronavirus
Painting the presidents
A long-held, bipartisan White House tradition is to artfully preserve the occupants of the Oval Office – a unique and historic collection of portraiture
World
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Pope Francis appoints first Black American cardinal
"By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal, Pope Francis is sending a powerful message of hope and inclusion to the Church in the United States," an official said.
Giant meth and fentanyl lab seized in Mexico
The industrial-scale lab was so big it startled authorities. It had vats two-stories high. Some of its product was destined for the U.S., officials said.
Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
Italy announces restrictions in renewed fight against coronavirus
Italy's leader is closing down gyms, pools and movies theaters as the country sees a spike in coronavirus infections this fall. The restrictions go into effect Monday until November 24.
Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, October 25, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
U.S.
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Senate on track to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court in final vote
The Senate confirmation vote is expected to occur Monday evening.
Pope Francis appoints first Black American cardinal
"By naming Archbishop Wilton Gregory as a Cardinal, Pope Francis is sending a powerful message of hope and inclusion to the Church in the United States," an official said.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations are continuing after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's October 20 deadline to pass a bill before the election.
"Murder hornets" destroyed as officials search for more nests
Crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive insects from a tree into large canisters.
El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
The crisis prompted the state to dedicate part of the city's civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill.
Politics
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Senate on track to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court in final vote
The Senate confirmation vote is expected to occur Monday evening.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
Negotiations are continuing after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's October 20 deadline to pass a bill before the election.
More early votes have already been cast than at same point in 2016
Associated Press tally shows 58.6 million ballots cast so far in person or by mail, eclipsing the 58 million from same point in 2016. What might that say about final results?
Politicians getting threats as Election Day nears
Among them, a Michigan congresswoman and a New Mexico state senator, both Democrats.
Senate clears key hurdle to Barrett's Supreme Court nomination
The procedural vote Sunday sets up a final vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Trick-or-treating in the age of COVID
Halloween is just around the corner, but this year's trick-or-treating will take a different, uniquely scary form. Michael George reports on how to give out candy in the age of the coronavirus.
"Sunday Morning" Matinee: A "Wicked" voting song
It's election season, and to encourage voter registration and turnout, current Broadway and touring company members of the musical "Wicked," including original cast members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, perform in a new video: "Voting – A Special Dispatch From Oz," with lyrics by the show's composer and author Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. To learn more, visit www.vote.org.
A look at Yellowstone National Park
"Sunday Morning" shares a view of the elk living in Yellowstone National Park. Videographer: Brad Markel
Drive-thru haunted houses make for a spooky, COVID-safe Halloween
Luke Burbank takes a look at how some places are setting up drive-thru haunted houses for a spooky — and healthy — Halloween. One of these places is a car wash-turned-haunted house in Copiague, New York, where parents can get the car cleaned and give kids a thrilling ride at the same time.
Rock star Stevie Nicks, in her own words
Superstar Stevie Nicks has built up a devoted following over the course of her career, both as a member of rock band Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist in her own right.
Technology
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GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
GM expected to announce details of GMC Hummer EV
The zero-emissions "supertruck" is among 20 electric models the company plans to develop and sell globally by 2023.
Science
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"Murder hornets" destroyed as officials search for more nests
Crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive insects from a tree into large canisters.
Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen into hurricane
The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.
Hurricane force gusts prompt extremely critical fire risk in California
Meanwhile, record shattering cold brings heavy snow and wind chills below zero to Colorado.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
Scientists find first-ever "murder hornet" nest in the U.S.
Officials plan to eradicate the Asian giant hornet nest, hopefully, before the invasive species takes hold.
Health
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El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
The crisis prompted the state to dedicate part of the city's civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill.
Pandemic may be complicating pregnant opioid users' problems
It could be making it harder for them to get effective treatment, says author of American Academy of Pediatrics study.
Italy announces restrictions in renewed fight against coronavirus
Italy's leader is closing down gyms, pools and movies theaters as the country sees a spike in coronavirus infections this fall. The restrictions go into effect Monday until November 24.
Gottlieb warns of "dangerous tipping point" as virus spread accelerates
"These cases are going to continue to build. There's really no backstop here," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
Impatience: Why we don't want to wait, and what we can do about it
Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world.
MoneyWatch
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Postal Service awards $5 million contract to DeJoy's former company
Annual pay rate to move mail across a 700-mile highway route is one of the highest among 1,600 USPS contracts last quarter.
What Big Tech can expect from next administration
Tech companies fear that a "blue wave" would bring more lawsuits, data privacy laws or even new enforcement agencies.
Workers being laid off twice as COVID ripples through economy
As PPP business loans run out, economists see a second wave of layoffs. "It feels completely arbitrary," said one worker made jobless.
Iconic bookstore makes plea to customers in effort to stay open
Strand said its revenue has dropped 70% in the last year and that the loans and cash reserves it relied on from the beginning of the pandemic have been depleted.
Expensify emails its customers telling them to vote for Biden
CEO David Barrett is receiving both kudos and criticism for the email, with some calling it "political propaganda."
Crime
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Parents of missing Florida woman determined to solve case
A young woman vanished from her Florida condo in January 2006 and has not been seen since. Where is Jennifer Kesse?
Member of far-right group charged with rioting at George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter, a self-described member of far-right group Boogaloo Bois, has been charged with one count of rioting
Police officer fired after fatally shooting Black teen in Illinois
Marcellis Stinnette, 19, was killed during the incident and his girlfriend was seriously wounded.
White teen girl sentenced for plot to attack Black churchgoers
Police in 2019 said they thwarted a "potentially horrific incident" when classmates found the girl's plans for a knife attack at a historically Black Georgia church.
Did this phantom figure abduct Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo. Security footage captures a person calmly parking her car — is this the kidnapper?
Space
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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
NASA scientists elated with asteroid sampling mission
Images from the spacecraft give researchers confidence an attempt to collect samples from an asteroid was successful.
Space station crew returns to Earth after 195-day mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two cosmonauts head home to close out action-packed space flight.
NASA asteroid mission declares "touchdown"
The dramatic effort to collect a sample is the centerpiece of an $800 million mission.
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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
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
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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.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.