Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November. Source
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Putin orders national mask mandate as COVID cases spike in Russia
The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is “under control.” Source
Kazakhstan uses Borat’s “very nice” catchphrase in tourism ad
Rather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it. Source
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law’s impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court. Source
How to keep kids safe on Halloween, according to a pediatrician
“Just avoid indoor activities — no bobbing for apples, no biting the dangling donut,” Dr. Dyan Hes said on CBSN. Source
Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin ballots, as it adds Amy Coney Barrett to bench
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the Supreme Court’s newest justice Monday night, shortly after the Republican-led Senate confirmed her nomination. It comes as the high court made a consequential ruling that could impact the upcoming election. Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Teen fatally shot while watching sunset at lake with girlfriend
Jason Kutt’s girlfriend reported seeing a hunter in the area but it is unclear if he was involved in the shooting. Source
Pediatrician on COVID-19 vaccine, Halloween safety during pandemic
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
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