Pfizer is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine trial to include minors, since children as well as adults are susceptible to the virus. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN with more on that plus safety tips for celebrating Halloween in the pandemic. Source
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Zeta takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast after drenching Mexico
Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi. Source
85 “murder hornets” killed, 13 captured alive: “Only the start”
Researchers were disturbed to see a children’s playset only about 30 feet away form the nest. Source
Jamie Foxx’s sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Source
Why distributing a coronavirus vaccine could be “chaos”
The ultra-cold storage requirement for the vaccines will make it challenging for states to get it to their residents, one expert said. Source
NYC business owner on holiday shopping season: “Give the small businesses a chance”
Black Friday is usually the unofficial kick-off to the holiday shopping season, but due to the pandemic it began much earlier this year. As retailers push sales, people are shopping online to avoid big crowds in stores. Anna Werner reports on this unusual shopping season and its impact on businesses and consumers. Source
Is America ready to roll out a coronavirus vaccine?
The earliest a coronavirus vaccine is expected to be ready for FDA authorization is the end of November. The CDC has already given states $200 million to prepare for vaccine distribution — but will that be enough? Dr. Tara Narula finds out whether the U.S. has the infrastructure in place to safely and efficiently get people the vaccine. Source
2020 Election Live Updates: Biden heads to Georgia as Trump turns to Midwest
Tuesday marks one week before Election Day, as some form of voting is already underway in all 50 states. Source
What each candidate’s path to the presidency looks like
CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto breaks down each candidate’s path to the presidency and how projecting a winner will be different this election. Source
Live Updates: COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 225,000 people in the United States have died due to the virus. Source