Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed building three million new homes and rental units, while former President Donald Trump has said he will reduce mortgage rates by slashing inflation. Source
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Movies to watch to get you pumped for Halloween
Ready to get into the holiday spirit? From horror flicks to family-friendly haunts, Fandango managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to highlight movies to get you pumped for Halloween. Source
Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program
At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience — including joining a fraternity. Steve Hartman goes “On the Road” for a story on the rewards of kindness and acceptance. Source
Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it’s been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating. Source
These are the most festive states during Halloween season
How does your state compare to others when it comes to Halloween? ConsumerAffairs is out with their rankings of the most festive states for the spooky holiday. Alexis Curls, content marketing director for ConsumerAffairs, joins CBS News to unpack the metrics. Source
Activision to use AI to keep cheaters off new “Call of Duty” game
Activision’s highly-anticipated “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” debuted on all major gaming consoles at midnight Friday. But even on day one, the company already expects online cheaters to be an issue. Gene Park, reporter for The Washington Post covering video games and gaming culture, joins CBS News to explain how Activision hopes to use artificial intelligence to kick cheaters off its platform. Source
Nevada voters weigh in on affordable housing
Being able to buy a home — or afford to rent one — is an important issue for millions of voters this election year. Both candidates for president have ideas to make the American dream a reality for more people. But whose plan will help more? Carter Evans hears from voters in the battleground state of Nevada. Source
How Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Iran could affect looming peace talks
Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Iran come after Secretary of State Antony Blinked arrived in Israel to make another push for a cease-fire with Iran’s proxy groups. Journalist Courtney Kealy discusses how the counterstrike could affect looming peace talks in Doha this weekend. Source
CBS News wraps up week-long trip along U.S.-Mexico border
CBS News’ Omar Villafranca has spent the week touring towns along the U.S.-Mexico border from Texas through California. On Friday, he reached the final leg of the trip at Imperial Beach, California — a coastal city directly above Tijuana, Mexico. Villafranca has more about Imperial Beach and what he has learned from this border journey. Source
Many North Carolina students return to class for first time since Helene
When Hurricane Helene hit, 459 schools in 28 North Carolina districts were affected. Schools in five of those districts remain closed. Source