For adjudicators from Guinness World Records, it takes some record-setting nerves to judge a world-record attempt as successful. Guinness may get a thousand applications every week to break a world record, and during a time of pandemic, when social distancing prevents mass-participation records, they have even set up weekly at-home challenges. But you have to go outdoors to pursue what one team in Colorado recently attempted: the world’s largest fireworks shell ever launched. Lee Cowan reports. Source
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Impatience: Why we don’t want to wait
The phrase “patience is a virtue” is often easier spoken than practiced, especially in our exasperating times. Barry Petersen set out before the COVID-19 pandemic hit to learn just why we dislike waiting so much, and what we can do to keep our cool in an impatient world. He spoke to one researcher about the science behind impatience. Source
Illinois police officer fired after killing Black teen
A police officer who fatally shot Marcellis Stinnette and wounded his girlfriend Tafara Williams has been fired. The FBI has joined an investigation into the shooting. Source
Where is Jennifer Kesse?
A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo – security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Is it the kidnapper? “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Source
Pence’s chief of staff tests positive for COVID-19
“Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence both tested negative for COVID-19 today, and remain in good health,” Pence’s press secretary Devin O’Malley said. Source
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Trump and Biden ramp up campaigns as election enters homestretch; Japanese sushi chef finds way to spice up deliveries during pandemic Source
Parents of missing Florida woman determined to solve case
A young woman vanished from her Florida condo in January 2006 and has not been seen since. Where is Jennifer Kesse? Source
Hurricane force gusts prompt extremely critical fire risk in California
Meanwhile, record shattering cold brings heavy snow and wind chills below zero to Colorado. Source
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter’s case. Source
Colorado wildfires continue to devastate the region
The second largest wildfire in Colorado history has burned through nearly 300 square miles, larger than the city of Chicago. The fire is less than 10% contained. Omar Villafranca reports. Source