On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement. Source
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New Jersey reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for 5th straight day
“We’re advising all New Jerseyans to avoid any unnecessary interstate travel given the recent increases in numbers both here and in neighboring states,” the governor sais. Source
New Jersey reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for fifth straight day
“We’re advising all New Jerseyans to avoid any unnecessary interstate travel given the recent increases in numbers both here and in neighboring states,” the governor sais. Source
Climate change is a national security issue, experts warn
Climate change is considered a threat multiplier by national security experts, many of whom are urging voters to keep this issue in mind when they cast their ballots. Drought, fires and major disasters all have the potential to spark mass migrations globally. “There’s nothing that will deter (people) from fleeing to safety,” former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff tells CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli. Source
Trump and Biden in tight race in swing states ahead of final debate
President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will go head to head on the debate stage for the final time Thursday night. Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics joined CBSN to break down where the race stands ahead of the debate. Source
Democrats boycott committee vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee have unilaterally advanced the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, in spite of a boycott by Democrats. Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to break down what Barrett’s impact could be on the court. Source
Trump administration violates agreement, releases “60 Minutes” interview footage
President Trump on Thursday violated an agreement with CBS News and released the White House’s recording of an interview with “60 Minutes,” three days ahead of the expected Sunday airing on CBS. Correspondent Lesley Stahl asked the president about the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and other key issues in the campaign. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has more. Source
Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination
Despite Democrats’ boycotting the meeting Thursday morning, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham proceeded with a party-line vote to advance the nomination of President Trump’s Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett. Watch the vote as it unfolded live on CBSN, with analysis by CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes. Source
“Seinfeld” cast reuniting to raise money for Texas Democrats
The cast of the “show about nothing” is reuniting for “A Fundraiser About Something” — to turn Texas blue. Source
Weekly jobless claims drop to lowest level since the start of pandemic
787,000 Americans filed unemployment claims for the first time last week, the lowest number since March 14. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss the long-term implications of the unemployment problem. Source