Only on “CBS This Morning,” Rocket Companies founder and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert talks about his nearly two-year recovery after suffering a stroke and announces a $500 million initiative to help revitalize his hometown. Dana Jacobson sat down with Gilbert and his wife in their Detroit area home. Source
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“Mork and Mindy” items to go up for auction
Robin Williams’ spacesuit and egg-shaped spaceship from “Mork and Mindy” are going on the block as part of a Hollywood memorabilia auction. Plus, the new film “Pride,” about the fight for gay rights in Britain in the 1980s, opens Friday in select theaters. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source
Rate of diabetes diagnoses slowing, study finds
CDC researchers say that the rate of people being diagnosed with diabetes has leveled off in recent years. Also, a new study says that pregnant women may not be receiving enough genetic counseling. Alphonso Van Marsh reports on some of the day’s top health stories. Source
Rachel Levine confirmed as assistant health secretary
She is also the highest-ranked openly transgender federal official. Source
Mother finds needle in candy bar
A Halloween-themed candy bar had a scary treat inside. Kansas City affiliate KCTV has the story. Source
Mighty Mite football players struggle to break through banner
The kids of Wallkill, New York, were fired up for their big game, but they ran into a big problem. Watch why the 6- and 7-year-olds couldn’t rip it in half. Source
Obama on U.S. airstrikes in Syria: “We will not tolerate safe havens for terrorists”
The president spoke the morning after the United States began carrying out its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIS and the Khorasan group. Source
Some Social Security recipients desperate for latest stimulus checks
“I’m having to put off everything,” one retiree said as he awaits the latest round of government cash. Source
Candidate for Oakland Mayor releases surprising new campaign ad
Oakland, California Mayor candidate Libby Schaff wants to be the next mayor and she’s got a political advertisement like none you’ve never seen. The unknown Oakland native says it’s “hella time for leadership in Oakland.” Source
COVID-19 pandemic leads to sharp declines in cancer screening, late-stage diagnoses
A year into the pandemic, medical experts are worried about the potential long-term health effects of missed cancer screenings. Mireya Villarreal spoke to two women who experienced late cancer diagnoses. And on “CBS This Morning,” Dr. David Agus explained why Americans should not postpone annual cancer screenings. He also addressed reports that some people who received COVID-19 vaccines are mistaking the side effect of swollen lymph nodes for signs of breast cancer. Source