Someone tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the quick change in plans Source
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Trump says “lousy” Democrats “fight dirty” on impeachment
In a Cabinet meeting at the White House, President Trump said Republicans “have to get tougher and fight” Democrats leading the impeachment inquiry. The president said Democrats “want to impeach me because it’s the only way they’re going to win. They’ve got nothing.” Source
How the COVID-linked illness in kids is and isn’t like Kawasaki Disease
Disease discovered in Japan in the 1960s has helped doctors treat the new syndrome in children linked to COVID-19, and the learning may go both ways. Source
Calendar: Week of October 28
From National Cat Day to Halloween, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports. Source
Teen activist Greta Thunberg declines environmental award
Greta Thunberg has decided to decline the Nordic Council’s environmental award and more than $51,000 in prize money. The Swedish teen climate change activist rejected the recognition in an Instagram post on Tuesday because “the climate movement does not need any more awards.” Source
Obama calls out “woke culture” and urges younger generations to not be judgmental
Former President Barack Obama spoke about political division at the annual summit for the Obama Foundation, the couple’s nonprofit organization. He said supporters of “woke” culture need to understand, “The world is messy. There are ambiguities.” Source
Fed cuts interest rates for 3rd time this year in effort to prolong economic growth
The Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, in a bid to shore up U.S. economic growth. The central bank also signaled that this rate cut might be the last for a while, barring a sharp downturn in the economy. Source
Fighting the wildfire in Simi Valley, California
Another wildfire erupted overnight, this time in Simi Valley. CBS News’ Nichelle Medina joins CBSN from the scene of the fire in Southern California. Source
Boeing CEO faces victims’ families in second day of Capitol Hill testimony
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Wednesday faced a second straight day of congressional questioning about the company’s 737 Max planes — two of which crashed, killing 346 people. He also acknowledged the victims’ families who attended the hearing in Washington, D.C. Source
Democrats set to release new transcripts from 2 key impeachment figures
House Democrats are expected to release new transcripts from two key figures in their investigation. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and former special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker are both considered crucial witnesses. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source