According to a report published in Politico​, Azar had expressed his frustration with Hahn to several allies within his department Source

A judge upheld second-degree murder and manslaughter charges against Derek Chauvin, but dropped third-degree murder. Source

U.S. intelligence officials announced that Russia and Iran have attempted to compromise the 2020 elections in the final weeks of the campaign. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to explain how Iran was able to access voter information and what both countries have to gain by interfering. Source

President Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate before the election. Source

Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denied hiring anyone under the age of 18 for him in newly released transcripts. Source

Intelligence officials say Iran and Russia are interfering in the U.S. campaign. The announcement came as both presidential candidates are preparing for the final debate tonight. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source

Protests against police brutality and government corruption are intensifying in Nigeria after days of deadly crackdowns. Amnesty International reports at least a dozen protesters were shot and killed by military officers and security forces Tuesday. Akin Olaoye, a business owner in the Lagos area who is helping the protest movement, joins CBSN to talk about the latest developments. Source

The CDC has published a new report that offers further insight into on populations most at risk from the coronavirus. Dr. Uché Blackstock joins CBSN to discuss the racial disparities, plus reasons behind the recent surge in cases nationwide, progress toward a vaccine, and updated guidelines for avoiding exposure. Source

Adriana Diaz tours a COVID-19 unit in Wisconsin’s largest hospital — one of five — as the state sets a new single-day coronavirus death toll record. Source

The state reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for four days straight, and the governor announced Wednesday he was self-quarantining. Source