10/24/18: CBSN Evening News
Suspicious packages sent to key Democrats; wall Street takes a dive, wiping out 2018 gains
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Suspicious packages sent
Authorities are investigating after suspicious packages were sent to several top Democrats and the CNN headquarters in New York City. Packages were also sent to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
Investigators studying explosive devices
Authorities are trying to determine who is behind crude bombs and other suspicious packages sent to several prominent Democrats. According to law enforcement sources, one of the bombs used a digital clock connected to a small battery as a possible trigger device. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Government response to devices
Over the past two days, crude bombs and other suspicious packages have been sent to Democrats and critics of President Trump. Former Homeland Security adviser Fran Townsend joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss what's happening behind the scenes.
Andrew Cuomo and Marc Molinaro spar in unfriendly N.Y. gubernatorial debate
Cuomo called his GOP opponent Trump's "Mini-Me," while Molinaro accused Cuomo of leading "the most corrupted state government in America"
Biden campaigns for Democratic candidates in Florida rally - live updates
The former vice president has been campaigning for Democratic candidates across the country in the run-up to the midterm election
Abrams' campaign defends her participation in 1992 Georgia flag burning
The Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia participated in a 1992 protest that included a burning of Georgia's state flag
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Pod Save America: Dems "united against Trump"
Democrats are hoping for a blue wave in the midterms two weeks from today. The podcast "Pod Save America," hosted by four Obama administration alums, is hitting the campaign trail with a new HBO four-part special. Since the podcast's launch in 2017, it's been downloaded more than 330 million times. Two of the host, Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the upcoming midterm election.
Obama and Trump to campaign in Wisconsin
This week, both the current and former president are heading to Wisconsin to campaign for statewide candidates. Milwaulkee Journal Sentinel reporter Amy Spicuzza spoke to CBSN about what impact their appearances could have.
Battle for key Texas district
As Democrats try to retake the House, districts like the 7th in Texas will play a huge role. Immigration and health care are big issues for voters, but so is the response after Hurricane Harvey. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor reports.
Obama rallies Democrats in Nevada
At a campaign rally for Democratic candidates in Nevada, former President Barack Obama touted the economic recovery during his time in office and said "remember who started it." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with analysis.
"Remember who started" economic growth, Obama says at Vegas rally
Former President Barack Obama said, "When you hear all of [Trump's] talk about economic miracles right now, remember who started it"
"Thirsting for authenticity": Midterm campaign ads offer personal messages
Catchy tunes and scare tactics don't cut it anymore
Young voters in 2018 midterms
Young voters between 18 and 24 are likely to be a key voting block in November's midterm elections. But that age group often fails to turn out. CBS News' Mola Lenghi joins CBSN with more on whether young Americans will show up and what issues could get them to the polls.
These are the women who will decide the midterm elections
The battle for the House of Representatives in 2018 runs through the suburbs
Commentary: Could Republicans hold the House in 2018? Yes
Weirder things have happened in our elections
Elizabeth Warren debates GOP challenger days after DNA test reveal
This is their first debate before the November primaries -- Warren and Diehl have agreed to three debates
Outrage after EPA's "champion for children" abruptly put on leave
Since our interview with Dr. Ruth Etzel, many people have spoken out to support her, some calling her a hero
Partisans view the other side's rallies, protests with suspicion - CBS News poll
The survey also finds that 65 percent of Americans would favor offering everyone a government-run health plan like Medicare
Dave Brat tells inmates, "You think you’re having a hard time—I got $5 million worth of negative ads going at me"
Brat, who is in a tough re-election fight, tried to relate to inmates by describing his campaign woes
Women's vote to have huge impact
With just 19 days until this year's midterm elections, both parties are vying for support from a key voting group: women. Stephanie Shriock, president of EMILY'S list, joined CBSN with more on how the widening gender gap could help Democrats.
Trump threatens to close border over "onslaught" of immigrants
He issued a series of morning tweets threatening Mexico and Latin American allies over immigration policy
Biden on Democrats impeaching Trump: "I hope they don't"
Former Vice President Joe Biden told "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O’Donnell if Democrats win back the house, he hopes they will focus on bigger priorities rather than pursuing impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Mitch McConnell on 2018 Senate races: "I don't think any of them are over"
Senate leader says he expects Congress will avoid a shutdown – but won't tackle entitlement reform in a meaningful way until Trump is out of office
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official says
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