On the website of the Mountain River Family Campground, old customers and total strangers began reserving campsites, leaving comments like, “I know we can’t come.” Source
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How traveling can help slow down aging, according to a study
A new study from the Edith Cowan University in Australia says leisurely travel can help slow down the aging process by helping to “alleviate chronic stress, dampen over-activation of the immune system and encourage normal functioning of the self-defense system.” The study’s lead researcher Fangli Hu joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the findings. Source
Belief in the Ballot | Monday on 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley reports from Maricopa County, AZ, a critical battleground in a key swing state. Pelley speaks with the county’s election leadership and hears from their critics as the election approaches. A 60 Minutes election special, Monday. Source
Country music star Garth Brooks accused of alleged rape, sexual assault
A lawsuit filed Thursday accused country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his own lawsuit last month against the plaintiff for “extortion and defamation of character.” CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
FBI, DHS warn of 2024 election-related violence
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security’s joint intelligence bulletin highlighted the threat of domestic extremism ahead of the U.S. election, saying extremists could target polling sites and rallies with physical attacks, swatting and doxxing. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the bulletin, rising Middle East tensions and alleged Russian hacking. Source
How climate change is impacting fall foliage
Climate change affects the conditions that trigger tree leaves to change colors in autumn. CBS News climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains the factors that contribute to fall foliage. Source
Iranian foreign minister vows harsh retaliation if Israel strikes Iran
President Biden says he “doesn’t know” whether Israel is holding up a peace deal to influence the U.S. elections. But in the meantime, the fighting rages on against Hamas to the south and Hezbollah to the north in Lebanon, where there are tens of thousands of Americans. Imtiaz Tyab spoke to one who is having a hard time getting out. Source
Debris from Helene becomes hazardous as storm cleanup continues
The death toll from Hurricane Helene keeps rising, with at least 219 people reported dead across six states. The full scope of the destruction is just now coming into clearer focus. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the mountains of North Carolina, where entire towns have been buried under mud and debris. Source
Trump, Kemp appear together in Helene briefing
Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp made a rare joint appearance Friday to discuss Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. It was the first time the two have appeared together since 2020, as Trump has repeatedly attacked Kemp over the Georgia results of the 2020 election. Nikole Killion and Caitlin Huey-Burns report. Source
North Carolina’s massive cleanup efforts underway more than a week after Helene
Towns like Marshall, North Carolina, positioned next to the French Broad River, are working to clean up the mud caused by Hurricane Helene flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the situation. Source