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

CBS News has learned the U.S. extracted a CIA spy who was working inside the Russian government in 2017. New details are emerging about why the CIA felt it had to get the man out of Russia. Paula Reid reports. Source

In North Carolina, Democrat Dan McCready is facing off against Republican Dan Bishop in a high-profile special election. The big question is whether the Republicans can hold on to this traditionally Republican seat. Dean Reynolds reports. Source

Kansas becomes at least the sixth state​ to report a death possibly related to e-cigarettes since last month Source

Noah McAdams was diagnosed with leukemia in April. But during a chemotherapy session, his mother allegedly pulled the needle from his arm and the family fled, seeking alternative treatment. As Don Dahler reports, the parents are now fighting for custody of their son. Source

Dr. Reyes Gauna is the superintendent of a school district in California. But before becoming the boss, he used to clean classrooms. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell shares his story of success. Source

House Democrats started a new push for gun control measures, in response to several recent mass shootings. They’re focusing on passing universal background checks. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

Doctors, gun victims and mayors are blanketing the Capitol after a summer of deadly mass shootings Source

The billionaire Sackler family may be willing to pay up, to settle thousands of lawsuits stemming from the opioid crisis. The proposed settlement comes amid speculation that the family’s company, Purdue Pharma, is about to go bankrupt. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

Health officials in Kansas confirmed another death linked to vaping. That’s the sixth death nationwide. Janet Shamlian has the latest. Source