Images from space show the progress of Hurricane Milton towards the western coast of Florida. Source

Settling your card debt for less than what you owe can be a smart move, but it can also come with some risks. Source

President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are being briefed on the latest Hurricane Milton preparations. The Biden administration has been in contact with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the storm approaches the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on Milton and the latest in the Middle East conflict. Source

In the book “War,” veteran journalist Bob Woodard cites a Trump aide that says there were as many as seven phone calls between former President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin in the period since Trump left the White House in 2021. It also claims Trump allegedly secretly sent COVID tests to Putin even though they were in short supply. The former president denied the claims while Vice President Kamala Harris criticized her opponent. Source

In a fierce competition, 20-year-old bear Grazer won Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest for the second year in a row, defeating fan favorite Chunk, who had killed one of her cubs earlier this summer. Grazer claimed victory by more than 40,000 votes Source

Debt forgiveness can help yolu get rid of your credit card debt, but the amount you owe can impact the outcome. Source

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida as the state braces for what’s predicted to be an historic storm. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast. Source

As Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Orlando’s hospitals are preparing for the storm. Eric Alberts, assistant vice president of emergency management for Orlando Health, joined CBS News to discuss that aspect of the storm. Source

Taylor Tomlinson opens up about her new comedy tour, “Save Me,” which tackles personal topics like growing up in church. Source

In today’s “The Dish: Recipe” on “CBS Mornings Plus,” we team up with Emily Weinstein from New York Times Cooking to make a delicious Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew. This easy recipe takes just 30 minutes and comes from the “Easy Weeknight Dinners” cookbook. Source