With marijuana now legal in Colorado, the Denver Police Department is concerned that pot-infused candy will be handed out to kids on Halloween. Now, as KCNC’s Brian Maass reports, a local company has developed a test kit to detect the drug in treats. Source
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Was NYC Ebola patient’s self-monitoring enough?
Dr. Craig Spencer was self-monitoring for symptoms of Ebola after returning from West Africa last week. But some are questioning if more restrictions should have been put on his movements. Alison Harmelin reports. Source
Syracuse brewery battles Star Wars over trademarks
With Empire Brewery in Syracuse, New York on the brink of expansion, the brew pub is seeking trademarks for the names on its distinct craft-made beers – but they have to battle it out with Lucas Films first. WVTH Streater Kelley reports. Source
Donnie Wahlberg on Blue Bloods, band and family
When he’s not writing, producing or touring with New Kids on the Block, Wahlberg stars in the hit CBS crime drama, “Blue Bloods.” Wahlberg joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his crime drama, plus the best moments from his recent wedding to Jenny McCarthy. Source
Online sports gambling has exploded during the pandemic
Super Bowl LV was “the largest single-event legal handle in American sports betting history” with $4.3 billion in wagers. Source
Chris Brown back in court
Singer Chris Brown appeared before a judge Thursday for a progress hearing connected to his 2009 assault against Rihanna. Also, the first look at Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
Ebola-related scams hit the Internet
Listings for Ebola “prevention kits” and other scams taking advantage of the virus scare are easy to find online. Officials are warning consumers not to fall for the frauds. Oklahoma City affiliate KWTV has the story. Source
Toddler pot costume sparks controversy
This year’s crop of baby Halloween costumes isn’t for everybody; the marijuana leaf baby costume is just one of the unique costumes an online retailer says brings in big business. KCBS’s Crystal Cruz reports. Source
The Internet loves Gayle King’s Instagram account
Buzzfeed posted “41 Reasons Why Gayle King is the Queen of Instagram” Wednesday. Gayle is loved for pictures of her BFF Oprah and for being a cool mom. And, of course, as a co-host on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Biden slams GOP-led efforts to limit voting rights
In his first formal press conference since he took office, President Biden slammed efforts by Republicans to restrict access to voting, calling the measures “un-American.” Democrats are supporting a sweeping voting rights bill known as HR 1, or the For the People Act. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined CBSN to discuss different state actions on voting rights and their potential impact. Source