Between assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch and ongoing personal attacks, the nail-biter 2024 election has some Americans stressed out. In fact, the American Psychological Association found 69% of Americans are “very stressed” about the presidential race. Elise Preston reports on expert tips to lower political worry. Source
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Trump, Harris make play for North Carolina, polls show tight race in the Tar Heel State
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making last-minute stops in North Carolina. Though the state has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 2008, the Harris team believes it is still in play while the Trump campaign also ramps up its voter outreach in the state. Skyler Henry and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest. Source
The widening Mideast conflict’s impact on innocent civilians
Iran’s supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with a “crushing response” after recent Israeli military attacks on Iran and its allies. Debora Patta reports on the innocent civilians suffering from the conflict in the Middle East. Source
Gallego, Lake target undecided voters in final days of Arizona Senate race
In Arizona’s closely-watched Senate race, Rep. Ruben Gallego is hoping to lasso undecided Latino voters, while Republican challenger Kari Lake is seeking to harness voter angst over immigration and inflation. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Ex-detective found guilty of excessive force in deadly Breonna Taylor raid
A federal jury found former Kentucky police detective Brett Hankison guilty of using excessive force in the 2020 Kentucky raid which killed Breonna Taylor. Her death sparked police reform and racial justice protests nationwide. Hankison faces a maximum sentence of life in prison in his March sentencing. Source
Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding
Rescue efforts are continuing four days after flash flooding in Spain killed over 210 people, the country’s worst natural disaster in generations. More than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours in some areas. Some residents expressed frustration with government prevention and response. Chris Livesay reports. Source
Judge rejects suit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots
The judge rejected a Republican lawsuit trying to block counties from opening election offices on Saturday and Sunday to let voters hand in their mail ballots in person. Source
2 more Russian disinformation videos are circulating online, sources say
The disclosure brings to four the number of fake videos produced and distributed by Russia to mislead the American electorate that have been publicly identified in recent days by the U.S. government. Source
2 Ohio officers involved in Black man’s death charged with reckless homicide
The county coroner’s office ruled Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old East Canton resident death a homicide in August, but listed as contributing factors a heart condition and cocaine and alcohol intoxication. Source