American-backed forces fighting to retake Mosul from ISIS are moving civilians away from the frontlines. The extremist group has been trying to divert Iraq’s military by launching attacks elsewhere. ISIS released video overnight claiming to show an attack on Kirkuk. United Nations officials are concerned about ISIS committing massacres. Holly Williams reports from Erbil. Source
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Trump campaign on rising Obamacare premiums, Florida campaign
With 13 days until Election Day, Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss the latest from the campaign trail and address Vice President Joe Biden’s “behind the gym” comment. Source
The baby girl who was “born twice”
A Texas newborn is thriving after surgeons removed her from the womb to perform a life-saving operation and then put her back so she could reach full term. CBS News’ Don Champion has the amazing story of the baby who was “born twice.” Source
Actor Dermot Mulroney talks about new series “Pure Genius”
Dermot Mulroney plays doctor working with Silicon Valley entrepreneurs in the new CBS series, “Pure Genius.” Mulroney joins CBSN to discuss the upcoming series. Source
Obamacare premiums will soar next year, and other MoneyWatch headlines
Gov’t warns of big spike in Obamacare premiums; Wall Street skeptical AT&T, Time Warner merger can happen; and China company buys stake in Hilton. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch. Source
New advice to protect babies from SIDS
The latest guidelines from pediatricians say parents should let newborns sleep in the same room — but not in the same bed. CBS News’ Marlie Hall has more on how to help infants sleep safely. Source
Phil Collins on memoir, “Not Dead Yet,” family and career
Phil Collins is making a comeback after a self-imposed retirement. The music legend is taking his impressive catalog of classic hits on the road for his first tour in nearly 10 years. Collins joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the inspiration behind his book title, “Not Dead Yet,” his health and family. Source
U.S.-backed offensive to retake Mosul makes gains
The American-backed Iraqi offensive to retake Mosul from ISIS is making gains as it enters its second week. The United States says an unprecedented wave of air strikes has targeted ISIS near Mosul. Holly Williams visited one of the just-liberated towns, called Hamdaniya. Source
“60 Minutes+” explores Jackson, Mississippi’s failing infrastructure and severe water crisis
Movements for racial justice and the environment have been major themes around the world, but Jackson, Mississippi, has become a city at the intersection of both issues. Two winter storms took out critical infrastructure in the mostly Black city, leaving residents without running water for weeks. “60 Minutes+” correspondent Wesley Lowery joined “CBSN AM” to discuss his new report on the city’s water crisis and its infrastructure. Source
Police search for clues in California tour bus and big rig truck collision
Federal investigators are working to determine the cause of a horrifying California bus crash on Interstate 10 near Palm Springs. Thirteen people on a tour bus were killed and more than 30 were injured Sunday when the bus, returning to Los Angeles from a casino, plowed into the back of a big rig truck. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source