The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election. Source
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Firefighters save Colorado man’s home from wildfire and leave note
A Colorado man, who thought his home would be ravaged by the East Troublesome Fire, found his house still standing — and a special message from firefighters. Jamie Yuccas has the story. Source
With time running out to mail in ballots, millions have already voted
With just a week left in the 2020 campaign, the window to mail an absentee ballot and have it arrive by Election Day may already have closed. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to talk about the state of the race in the final seven days. Source
Black Voters Matter Fund co-founder Latosha Brown weighs in on voter intimidation
Black Lives Matter Fund co-founder Latosha Brown joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the decades-old tensions between police and people of color on Election Day, as well as her organization’s efforts to mobilize marginalized communities in the final days of voting. Source
Trump hits the campaign trail in Nebraska
There’s a single electoral college vote up for grabs in Nebraska’s 2nd District; Nebraska is one of two states to split electoral college votes among congressional districts. Source
NXIVM founder sentenced to 120 years in prison
Keith Raniere has been convicted to 120 years in prison on several charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering and forced labor conspiracy. Source
Pandemic’s impact on kids in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
For many children in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, as well as their families and educators, the coronavirus pandemic brought about a unique set of challenges — many centered around access. Source
Pennsylvania A.G. on Supreme Court, ballot deadlines and the vote count
The addition of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court potentially breaks the deadlock after last week’s 4-4 decision allowing Pennsylvania’s extended mail-in ballot deadline to stand. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about why he believes the Supreme Court should leave the extended deadline intact, the potential for a drawn-out election fight, and the recent protests in Philadelphia following the police shooting death of Walter Wallace. Source
Biden campaigns in Georgia on final week before Election Day
With Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden campaigning in Georgia seven days before Election Day, Democrats are hoping they can flip the state for the first time since 1992. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Conspiracy theories go viral and raise concerns ahead of 2020 election
Conspiracy theories have exploded online during the pandemic and in the days leading up to the election, bombarding people with false narratives intended to cause fear and disorder. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to explain some of the ways people can identify disinformation and protect themselves against its influence. Source