Christian Bale had been announced in the role of Apple founder Steve Jobs for the upcoming biopic, but Bale reportedly dropped out of the project. Also, fashion and entertainment stars packed the memorial service for Oscar de la Renta. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
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Working odd hours has health risks, study finds
French researchers say that working odd hours are more likely to lose memory and brain function than those who work during the day. Also, chest pain may not signal heart problems, according to a German study. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health stories. Source
New guidelines for preventing kidney stones
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians say people who have had a kidney stone should drink at least 2 liters of fluid a day to prevent future stones. Drinking more fluids could cut the chances of recurring kidney stones in half. Source
Former CDC director sparks controversy with coronavirus lab theory
Dr. Robert Redfield said he believes the coronavirus may have escaped from a lab. Critics say he “has no idea what he’s talking about.” Source
Possible new method to fight lung cancer
British researchers say they have identified a drug combination that can reprogram lung cancer cells to destroy themselves. Also, low-weight and premature babies may be more susceptible to osteoarthritis as adults. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Quentin Tarantino honored at art museum gala
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art honored film director Quentin Tarantino at a special gala over the weekend. Also, an avalanche exposes the cracks in a marriage in the new film “Force Majeure.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
Battle for the Senate: Key states to watch on Election Night
CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes explain why the results in Colorado and Iowa are early predictors of whether the GOP will retake the Senate. Source
Limit elective travel from West Africa to curb Ebola spread, Sen. Rand Paul says
The administration should allow health care workers to go fight Ebola in West Africa but suspend all non-essential travel to the Ebola-stricken region, says Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky. Source
How will factors like turnout and race affect the midterm elections?
The Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan and Kimberly Strassel, Bloomberg Politics’ Mark Halperin, PBS’ Tavis Smiley and the New York Times’ Jonathan Martin discuss their expectations for Election Day. Source
Amy Klobuchar: Republicans have a policy problem, not a brand problem
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, says Democrats need to talk more about their policy differences with the GOP. Source