The fire, driven by 60-mile per hour winds, burned the length of a football field every three seconds Source
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Justice Department upgrades Russia review to criminal investigation
The move would allow the U.S. attorney the power to subpoena witnesses and documents and impanel a grand jury that could bring criminal charges Source
10/24/19: CBSN Evening News
Graham: Inquiry “dangerous” to future of the presidency; How cameras are helping save snow leopards. Source
10/24: CBS Evening News
California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in Sonoma County; Former hunters helping to save endangered snow leopards. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Senator Bernie Sanders rolls out new marijuana legalization policy
At 4:20 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont rolled out an ambitious new plan to legalize marijuana. If elected president, Sanders promised to issue an executive order that would remove cannabis from the federal controlled substances list. CBS News reporter Cara Korte, who covers the Sanders’ campaign, joined CBSN for this edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers. Source
Senate Republicans introduce resolution condemning Democrats on impeachment
Senate Republicans, led by Lindsey Graham, entered the impeachment fight. He introduced a resolution condemning the House for a lack of transparency in the impeachment inquiry. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Toddler memorizes batting stances of entire Houston Astros roster
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
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