The number of global deaths from the coronavirus pandemic is nearing 1 million. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

With more than 1 million votes cast in the 2020 general election so far, the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows the presidential race tightening in the battleground states of Georgia and North Carolina. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano on “Red & Blue” with the latest analysis. Source

The confirmed global death toll from the coronavirus is closing in on 1 million people, and in the U.S. there are 29 states reporting an increase in new infections compared to two weeks ago. Nikki Battiste takes a look. Source

Report raises doubts about Trump’s self-image as a successful businessman just weeks before his re-election bid. Source

President Trump has long touted he’s built a great company on his path to the White House, but an investigation by the New York Times sheds some new light on the chronic losses he’s reported to avoid paying taxes. Tony Schwartz, who was the ghostwriter for “Trump: The Art of the Deal” and has a new book on the president, joined CBSN to discuss how Mr. Trump created the mythology about his financial success. Source

While the president’s nomination for a new Supreme Court judge is energizing voters in North Carolina, the economy, health care and coronavirus remain as the biggest issues. Janet Shamlian has more in CBS News’ series “2020 America Decides: Every State Has a Story.” Source

Hankison’s attorney asked the judge to allow his client to be able to keep a weapon for self-defense — but the judge denied the request due to the conditions of his bond, according to CBS affiliate WLKY. Source

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will face off in their first debate Tuesday night, and about 100 million people are expected to watch. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

President Trump is refusing to directly address allegations he avoided paying any federal income tax for years. Ben Tracy has the latest. Source