More than 5 million early ballots have already been cast in the 2020 general election, according to the U.S. Elections Project. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about how his team is preparing for a potentially drawn-out vote count. Source
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The most competitive Senate races in 2020
CBS News political director Caitlin Conant joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with a breakdown of the U.S. Senate races we’re watching closely ahead of Election Day. Source
Music as a weapon in Belarus’ revolution
A brutal crackdown on protests denouncing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s claim of another term has failed to quash the opposition movement, which, as CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports, continues to literally sing out its demand for democracy. Source
Coronavirus casts shadow over first and only VP debate
Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate is taking on new importance, nearly a week after President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis and less than a month ahead of Election Day. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN to discuss what to expect as Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris face off in Salt Lake City.. Source
Magic Johnson on upcoming docuseries and NBA finals, says “LeBron is on a mission”
Five-time NBA Champion Magic Johnson talks to “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about why he believes the Los Angeles Lakers will win their 17th NBA championship at the NBA Finals, his expanding business empire, and his upcoming docu-series based on his life directed by Rick Famuyiwa. Source
Former FBI agents allege discrimination, push for more diversity in ranks
In an exclusive interview, a group of former FBI agents are speaking out about the lack of diversity at the country’s premier law enforcement agency. Justice correspondent Jeff Pegues sat down with four retired FBI special agents, who are calling on the agency for change. Source
“The FBI Declassified”: Saving Ethan
Series premiere: A young boy is held hostage in an underground bunker in rural Alabama. How the FBI got inside the mind of his kidnapper. Narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS series “FBI.” Source
Coronavirus treatment trials halted over safety concerns
Eli Lilly has suspended tests on a coronavirus antibody treatment over a potential safety concern. This comes one day after Johnson & Johnson put its COVID-19 vaccine tests on hold after a trial volunteer became sick. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Megan Thee Stallion writes op-ed on protecting Black women
In the op-ed, Megan addressed her own personal struggles with being respected, including her July altercation with rapper Tory Lanez. Source
Florida educators say pandemic “is not going anywhere in the near future”
It’s been six weeks since Leon County in North Florida reopened schools after abruptly closing in the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source