This 2-year-old boy from Texas is such a big fan of the Houston Astros, he memorized the batting stances of the entire team roster. Source
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U.S. plans to send troops to northern Syria to defend oil
A combat unit armed with tanks would be sent in to help about 200 lightly armed troops who are staying in Syria to protect the oil fields Source
CBS News Poll: Many voters still not committed to one candidate
As 2020 Democratic candidates jockey for position in early contest states, CBS News polling suggests many voters are still not firmly committed to one particular candidate. CBS News’ senior manager with the elections unit Kabir Khanna joins “Red & Blue’s” Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what voters may be thinking. Source
More families have been separated at U.S.-Mexico border than previously thought
CBS News learned Thursday that thousands more migrants were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border than previously thought. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez learned of the additional separations in an exclusive interview with the lead ACLU attorney in the family separation lawsuit. He joined CBSN to discuss what he learned. Source
ISIS turns to TikTok for recruitment
ISIS is reportedly using one of the world’s most popular video-sharing apps as its latest recruiting tool. According to The Wall Street Journal, TikTok has removed nearly two dozen accounts that posted propaganda. Georgia Wells joins CBSN’s Nikki Battiste for a closer look. Source
10/24/19: Red and Blue
GOP lawmakers defiant on impeachment inquiry; Recapping critical week for impeachment inquiry. Source
Which voters are changing their minds in fluid Democratic race?
Four in 10 Democratic likely voters have switched candidates since July. CBS News polling analysis shows which voters have switched, and which candidates are losing support Source
Police inspector indicted for assaulting 3 female officers
Philadelphia District Attorney’s office accused Holmes of coming onto female recruits he was mentoring and, in at least three cases, allegedly sexually assaulted them Source
Impeachment week in review: “Damning” testimony and a call to be “tougher”
CBSN walks you through what shaped up to be a critical week for the impeachment inquiry against President Trump in this edition of “Red & Blue.” Source
Wildfires burn in Northern and Southern California
A statewide fire alert is in effect in California as strong winds and dry conditions have prompted the state’s largest utility company to shut off power to thousands of residents. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest on the ground in California. Then, weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with what to expect heading into the weekend. Source