Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers. Source
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How Trump ally Elon Musk is using social media to prime voter mistrust
CBS News analysis finds tech billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk has amassed billions of views in posts on X about election fraud conspiracies. Source
How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers
More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a higher quality of life. For “Eye on America,” Jim Axelrod reports on the urban river renaissance underway in many American cities. Source
World Series’ Yankees-Dodgers rematch 43 years in the making
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in their 12th World Series for a rematch 43 years in the making. Dana Jacobson and Carter Evans teamed up to set the stage for this big city showdown. Source
Elon Musk’s PAC giveaway raises legal concerns
Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there’s a catch — and it’s raising concerns about possible campaign finance violations. Jo Ling Kent has more on the controversial contest. Source
Israel targets Hezbollah-run banks as U.S. probes alleged leak of Iran attack plan
The White House says President Biden is “deeply concerned” about the possible leak of American intelligence about Israel’s plans for an attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel is turning up pressure on Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting the group’s financial network. Debora Patta reports. Source
Liz Cheney hits Harris campaign trail in bid for Republican battleground voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is courting disaffected Republican voters by hitting the trail with Liz Cheney in the crucial blue wall states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Trump ramps up attacks as battle for undecided voters intensifies
With Election Day just over two weeks away, the fight for every last undecided vote in battleground states is intensifying. Former President Donald Trump kicked off his closing arguments today, launching a two-day swing through North Carolina while ramping up his attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Robert Costa has more. Source
Officials probing whether radio tower was properly lit before Houston helicopter crash
Multiple investigations are underway into a deadly helicopter crash in Houston. Four people were killed when the chopper crashed into a radio tower. Jason Allen has the new developments, including questions on whether the tower was properly lit. Source
CBS News begins week-long tour of towns along the U.S.-Mexico border
Immigration has shaped up to be a major focus heading into Election Day. CBS News national correspondent Omar Villafranca is on a week-long journey visiting southern border towns to speak with local officials and residents about the issue, and what they want to see from the next commander-in-chief. Source