With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from the real ones. Source
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Russian, North Korean diplomats meet as troops move toward Ukraine
Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries’ diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in its Ukraine combat. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the move’s significance, the Middle East conflict and election security concerns. Source
Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020. Source
MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct
Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture. Source
Harris campaign pounces on Trump rally ” garbage” remarks in push for Latino vote
Harris’ campaign believes that rhetoric is helping boost Harris with late-breaking battleground voters — by double digits. Source
In Elon Musk’s “election integrity” community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false. Source
Last jobs report before Election Day
The latest jobs report showed slowed growth in the U.S. economy just days before Election Day. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has more on what the data may indicate about the economy’s future. Source
What we know about deadly Orlando mass shooting
A 17-year-old suspect could be charged as an adult after allegedly shooting at least eight people in downtown Orlando as Halloween celebrations continued into early Friday morning. CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Family of mom who died after delayed abortion care says death was preventable
CBS News’ Jericka Duncan spoke to Amber Thurman’s family and the ProPublica reporter whose investigation found doctors waited 19 hours before performing surgery on Thurman. Source
Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections
Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. CBS News’ Rob Legare reports. Source