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Walz says "Electoral College needs to go"

"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 11:12 pm


An Oprah Special - “The Presleys: Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley”

In this CBS special, Oprah Winfrey travels to Graceland to sit down with Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s first-born grandchild, in Riley’s first in-depth interview since her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, died unexpectedly in 2023.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 11:00 pm


Reporter's notebook: Walz, Vance continue orange bowling tradition

In the decades-old tradition, the press corps traveling with a candidate rolls an orange up the aisle of the campaign jet with a question written on it. An answer is written on the orange and then rolled back to reporters.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 10:26 pm


Florida hospitals in Hurricane Milton's path prepare for worst

Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida's Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 8:52 pm


What is Harris' "Medicare at Home" plan and how would it work?

Kamala Harris says she would expand Medicare to cover in-home senior healthcare costs.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 8:46 pm


Full video: Firsthand account of Israel-Hamas war from CBS News producer in Gaza

In the year since Israel declared war on Hamas in retaliation for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, Gaza's health ministry estimates more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children. With limited access to the territory, CBS News relies on producer Marwan al-Ghoul to show the world what is happening there. Warning: some of the images are disturbing.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 8:10 pm


How Lisa Marie Presley's matching tattoo with son Ben helped her grieve

Lisa Marie Presley found a unique way to honor her connection with her son Benjamin Keough after he died in 2020.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 8:06 pm


7 revealing moments from Oprah's interview with Elvis' granddaughter

Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, shares intimate details about her famous family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, which includes never-before-heard audio recordings from Lisa Marie Presley.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 8:02 pm


Americans have been spending more time at home since 2003, study finds

Some think Americans became homebodies during the pandemic. However, a new Princeton University study found that the average amount of time Americans spent at home had been increasing from 2003 to 2019, with the all-time high occurring in 2020. Princeton University sociology professor Patrick Sharkey joins CBS News to discuss his findings.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 7:21 pm


Why Hurricane Milton is stronger than many other hurricanes

Florida's Gulf Coast region sees many hurricanes, but the storms have grown significantly stronger in the past few years. Hurricane Milton, which is heading towards the Tampa Bay area, has maximum sustained wind speeds of 165 miles per hour, as meteorologists and politicians call it potentially catastrophic. CBS News chief meteorologist and hurricane specialist Ivan Cabrera explains why the storm is so strong.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 7:14 pm


Hezbollah strikes Haifa, Israel, as IDF expands ground operations in southern Lebanon

On Tuesday, Hezbollah forces fired a barrage of rockets at Israel while more Israeli troops crossed the border into southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military killed the potential next leader of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah on Tuesday after killing its leader Hassan Nasrallah last month. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports on the recent fighting.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 7:03 pm


Trump gifted Putin a COVID test machine early in pandemic, book claims

In his new book "War," Bob Woodward claims Donald Trump has had at least seven phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 7:02 pm


Video shows dozens of hungry raccoons surrounding Washington home

A woman in Poulsbo, northwest of Seattle, spent decades feeding raccoons. Six weeks ago, that turned into a problem for her.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 7:00 pm


New book claims Trump spoke with Putin 7 times since leaving office

A new book from veteran journalist Bob Woodward claims former President Donald Trump has had at least seven calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving office. Woodward's book, "War," also reveals Trump sent Putin a COVID-19 testing kit early on in the pandemic. Scott MacFarlane has more.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 7:00 pm


Breaking down Supreme Court arguments in ghost guns case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging the Biden administration's efforts to regulate unserialized firearms, or ghost guns, Tuesday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case's constitutional issues and larger implications.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:59 pm


Omaha neighborhood sees quiet battle between red and blue dots

Nebraska awards electoral votes by congressional district, and Omaha is at the heart of the state's second district.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:58 pm


Hurricane Milton restrengthens into Category 5 storm ahead of landfall in Florida

Hurricane Milton is on a path toward Florida's west coast after surging back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the state. Tampa's mayor warned of a direct hit and urged people to follow evacuation protocols Monday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more on how residents are responding and CBS News correspon dent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on those still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:54 pm


Supreme Court appears set to uphold crackdown on ghost guns

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case involving ghost guns, which are assembled with build-it-yourself kits sold online with no background checks. The justices appeared to signal they were leaning toward upholding the Biden administration's crackdown on the guns, which would require serial numbers and background checks. Jan Crawford reports.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:44 pm


Teen creates soap that could help treat and prevent skin cancer

Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ethiopia, was recently honored for creating a new type of soap that could some day help treat and prevent skin cancer.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:41 pm


CBS News producer reflects on 1 year of war in Gaza

CBS News producer Marwan al-Ghoul has been inside the Gaza Strip since Israel declared war on Hamas one year ago, helping to report on the devastation in the Palestinian territory. Elizabeth Palmer shares his story.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:39 pm


Florida preps for Milton days after Helene

Milton, projected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall, is bearing down on Florida just days after Helene slammed the state's west coast. Jonathan Viggliotti, Nicole Valdes and Rob Marciano take a look at how the state and its residents are preparing.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:38 pm


Nebraska district makes a statement with political lawn signs

Nebraska awards presidential electoral votes by district, meaning more than one candidate can take electoral votes from the state on election night. The system led to an explosion of clever lawn signs in an Omaha neighborhood. Major Garrett has the story.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:38 pm


Tracking Milton on its path to Florida

Hurricane Milton restrengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm as it churned in the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's west coast. Lonnie Quinn looks at the storm's probable path to see when and where to expect landfall.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:37 pm


"CBS Evening News" headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:33 pm


Women volunteers in Virginia work to turn out the vote

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are fighting for the female vote. Both candidates are getting help from teams of volunteers in Virginia. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand spoke with the organizers.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:11 pm


Afghan national charged with allegedly planning Election Day terrorist attack

The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a man from Afghanistan has been charged with planning an Election Day terrorist attack in the name of ISIS. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:05 pm


Key Senate race shifts from "lean Democrat" to "toss-up"

A key Senate contest in the Midwest has significantly narrowed, shifting to "toss-up" status, according to the Cook Political Report. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "America Decides" to explain.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:01 pm


Harris goes on media blitz in final stretch of 2024 race

Vice President Kamala Harris is appearing on several popular shows this week, including "60 Minutes," "The View," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and more. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to weigh in on Harris' media blitz.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 6:01 pm


How the electoral map has changed since 2020

Election Day is less than four weeks away, and more than two million Americans have already voted early across 26 states. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the latest numbers.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 5:59 pm


Biden pleads with Floridians in Milton's path to evacuate

President Biden announced Tuesday he's canceling his trip to Germany and Angola to oversee preparations for Hurricane Milton as it approaches Florida. Senior Biden adviser Tom Perez joins "America Decides" to discuss the administration's response.

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Posted: October 8, 2024, 5:57 pm