Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is facing 14 challengers in the race for his seat. His top challenger is Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, a Democrat who’s secured endorsements from former President Barack Obama and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. Perkins joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to talk about his campaign. Source

Hospitals in the Midwest and Great Plains are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients. David Begnaud reports on the 50% spike in patients in the last month. Source

Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, is calling for an independent prosecutor and new grand jury to investigate the fatal shooting of her 26-year-old daughter. Source

A 12-year-old boy in Iowa is making a bid to be the MVP of his community by helping people affected by a massive storm. Source

Lauren Ethredge, 26, and Ramon Contreras, 21, describe why guns are a big issue for them heading into Election Day. “The Deciders,” a CBS News special on America’s changing electorate, airs Friday, October 30 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Source

Francis, 83, again eschewed a protective mask even when he greeted a few maskless clergymen. Source

German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged people to stay home in November so families and friends can meet again during the Christmas season. Source

Lauren Ethredge and Ramon Contreras convey a sense of hope: a young generation leading others to create the change they want to see. Source

The coronavirus surge in Europe has wiped out months of progress, prompting France and Germany to reimpose lockdowns. Elizabeth Palmer has more on the measures being taken to try to stop the spread. Source

SpaceX is replacing two suspect engines in the Falcon 9 rocket that will boost four astronauts to the space station. Source