Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Pentagon approves use of $3.6 billion for border wall
The administration is using funds from 127 military projects in the U.S. and abroad to construct 175 miles of border barriers Source
Buttigieg: We’ve got to step away from Afghanistan
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, is the only 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who served in Afghanistan. He told CBS News the U.S. must withdraw troops from the country, and he fears what could happen if the Trump administration works with the Taliban. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar spoke to Buttigieg, and joined “Red & Blue” to discuss what he learned about the mayor’s approach to foreign policy and Iowa. Source
Search for survivors underway after Dorian devastates the Bahamas
Five people have been killed but authorities expect the death toll to rise Source
Joe Biden asks voters to look past gaffes as his campaign downplays Iowa expectations
Former Vice President Joe Biden is asking voters to look at the big picture rather than focus on his flubs on the campaign trail. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips spoke to CBSN’s “Red and Blue” about the state of his campaign. Source
Hardware store recalls flammable robes, lead-tainted furniture
California retailer recalls two products in U.S. and Canada due to safety issues, according to federal safety agency Source
Dorian closes Disney World, Legoland and other Florida tourist sites
Air travel halted in and out of Orlando as Sunshine State readies for tropical force winds and rain Source
Facebook considers hiding “like” counts in news feed
Drive to amass huge support for a post, a cornerstone of the “influencer” economy, is linked to poor mental health Source
Boy with autism makes new friend through card trick
When a 13-year-old boy with autism asked a hotel employee to do a card trick, he graciously agreed – and then he realized they have a lot more in common than he thought. Source
Buttigieg says it’s time for Afghans to stand “on their two feet”
The South Bend mayor, who served a 7-month stint in Afghanistan, says we should “welcome” Taliban into Afghan government if they give up violence Source