“You’ve likely never experienced a storm this strong before in your life,” says CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli. He joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to explain Hurricane Delta’s trajectory and why climate change is intensifying major storms. Source
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Progressive groups sue to block Texas governor’s order limiting ballot drop-off locations
Progressive groups in Texas are suing to block a last-minute order from Governor Greg Abbott that limits the number of drop-off locations for absentee ballots. Under the order, the state can have no more than one ballot-drop off location per county. Politico’s Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano with more on the legal battle, as well as details on the state’s changing electorate. Source
Trump backs out of relief talks as he continues to downplay virus
President Trump says he’s pulling out of talks for more coronavirus relief as he continues to downplay the threat of COVID-19. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw spoke to “”Red and Blue”” host Elaine Quijano about why the White House is done working on aid to Americans until after the election. Source
U.S. unveils restrictions on H-1B foreign work visas
Experts and officials say it is the broadest overhaul of a program that the Trump administration says displaces U.S. workers. Source
California to house trans inmates based on gender identity
The new law aims to protect transgender inmates, who are more likely to be harassed or assaulted behind bars. Source
Police commission upholds firing of cop who hog-tied detainee
The Commission said former officer Levi Huffine’s “total disregard” for his detainee’s health and safety was inhumane, and a “direct discredit” to him, and the Aurora Police Department. Source
FDA’s new vaccine guidance that pushes approval past election
President Trump said Monday that a vaccine is coming “momentarily,” but the FDA says more safety monitoring comes first. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Pandemic reshapes 2020 campaigns as upcoming debates take new precautions
President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis comes exactly four weeks ahead of Election Day, and it brings into focus the effect the pandemic is having on the campaign. Ed O’Keefe takes a look. Source
FDA coronavirus vaccine guidelines raise doubts over approval by Election Day
Guidelines by the FDA all but close the door on having a coronavirus vaccine by Election Day. Meg Oliver reports. Source