Local media reports the victim, a teacher, recently showed his students cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad​. Source

He is speaking after officials in Denver rolled out a tougher mask mandate and said they will impose new restrictions on public and private gatherings. Source

The blaze, which is expected to surge again into the weekend, has surpassed 167,000 acres. Source

During Senate confirmation hearings on Wednesday, Senator Kamala Harris asked Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett about her views on climate change. Barrett called it “very contentious matter of public debate.” Watch their exchange. Source

Barrett said, “I don’t think my views on global warming or climate change are relevant to the job I would do as a judge.” Many scientists disagree. Source

“I think it’s more likely that it’ll be in early next year,” said Kate Bingham. Source

The Judiciary Committee is set to vote on Barrett’s nomination on October 22. Source

Deadly violence is gripping Afghanistan despite ongoing peace talks. Lyce Ducet, from our partners at BBC News, is there following the latest developments. Source

President Trump continues to cast doubt on the effectiveness of wearing face masks, incorrectly citing a recent CDC report. Internal medicine physician Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss the study’s findings as well as the latest on drug trials for potential COVID-19 treatments. Source

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden took part in separate televised town hall events Thursday night. The president was grilled on his coronavirus diagnosis, QAnon and his personal finances. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN from the White House to discuss the biggest moments. Source