COVID-19 vaccine developers push ahead as cold weather looms. Many Americans are hesitant to be first in line for the vaccine. Dr. Ashish Jha joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss. Source
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Drew Barrymore on new daytime talk show, motherhood and being a protective parent
Actress and producer Drew Barrymore starts a new chapter as the host and executive producer of “The Drew Barrymore Show.” She talks to Gayle King about why she’s ready to be a talk show host and the life lessons she shares with her daughters. Source
How Black doulas are fighting maternal mortality
Black moms are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes than white mothers, and roughly two-thirds of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable. Source
Black students turn to social media to expose racism at school
Students are sharing their traumatic experiences with racism at school – and they’re hoping it leads to change. Source
Trump holds first indoor rally in months, defying Nevada orders and angering governor
President Trump is facing criticism for holding his first indoor rally in months Sunday night in Nevada, defying orders from the state’s governor prohibiting large gatherings. Nikole Killion reports from Las Vegas. Source
Georgia sheriff’s deputy fired for beating Black man during traffic stop
In Georgia, a sheriff’s deputy is out of a job after video surfaced showing him repeatedly punching a Black man named Roderick Walker during an altercation after a traffic stop. Walker, who was not driving the vehicle, is currently in a Georgia jail unable to post bail due to unrelated warrants. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
COVID-19 outbreaks at colleges worry experts as some students continue to ignore health rules
Coronavirus outbreaks continue on college campuses, worrying experts who warn the country could be primed for a difficult fall and winter during the pandemic. The CEO of Pfizer says he’s optimistic the company will know if its vaccine works by the end of October, while Oxford University announced its vaccine trials with AstraZeneca would resume after they were paused to investigate a possible side effect. David Begnaud reports. Source
Fort Jackson recruit found dead, 4th death at base in past year
Officials at Fort Jackson in Columbia said that the 29-year-old recruit from Wisconsin was found on Saturday morning. Source
Eye Opener: Death toll from western wildfires climbs
The death toll from massive wildfires on the West Coast continues to climb. Also, a tropical storm is churning off the Gulf Coast right now, getting stronger by the minute. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
New Biden ads target Black men
Black women are often considered the “backbone” of the Democratic Party, but Black men could play an equally crucial role in the upcoming presidential election. Source