As the presidential election enters its final stretch, both candidates are making a strong push for Black male voters. Nikole Killion spoke to three generations of men to see where they stand. Source
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At least 5 aides to Vice President Pence test positive for coronavirus
President Trump is again downplaying the pandemic while he hits the campaign trail, despite the outbreak spreading throughout the White House. At least five aides to Vice President Mike Pence have tested positive for coronavirus. Paula Reid reports. Source
Early voting begins despite fall surge of new coronavirus cases
Americans are showing up in record force to vote early, despite an alarming surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Lilia Luciano has the latest. Source
Americans abroad worry their voting ballots will not be counted
Many Americans living outside the U.S. or beyond the borders are still casting their ballots, but some are worried about them not being counted in time. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
California facing extreme weather as Colorado battles raging wildfires
Powerful winds are expected to hit parts of California, and could lead to hundreds of thousands without power. Meanwhile, Colorado continues to battle ferocious wildfires that have scorched some 300 square miles. CBS News’ meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, October 25, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Jamie Yuccas. Source
“Sunday Morning“ Matinee: A “Wicked” voting song
It’s election season, and to encourage voter registration and turnout, current Broadway and touring company members of the musical “Wicked,” including original cast members Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, perform in a new video: “Voting – A Special Dispatch From Oz,” with lyrics by the show’s composer and author Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. To learn more, visit vote.org. Source
U.S. Navy identifies 2 killed in training plane crash
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast. Source
Italy announces restrictions in renewed fight against coronavirus
Italy’s leader is closing down gyms, pools and movies theaters as the country sees a spike in coronavirus infections this fall. The restrictions go into effect Monday until November 24. Source
Additional care sites to be set up in El Paso as COVID-19 surges
“In less than three weeks we’ve spiked from 259 to 786 COVID-related hospitalizations — a 300% increase,” said El Paso’s public health director. Source