There’s a single electoral college vote up for grabs in Nebraska’s 2nd District; Nebraska is one of two states to split electoral college votes among congressional districts. Source
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NXIVM founder sentenced to 120 years in prison
Keith Raniere has been convicted to 120 years in prison on several charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering and forced labor conspiracy. Source
Biden campaigns in Georgia on final week before Election Day
With Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden campaigning in Georgia seven days before Election Day, Democrats are hoping they can flip the state for the first time since 1992. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Protests erupt after Philadelphia police fatally shoot Black man
The Philadelphia police shooting of 27-year-old Walter Wallace, an incident that was captured on cellphone video, sparked demonstrations that have turned violent. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Firefighters save Colorado man’s home from wildfire and leave note
A Colorado man, who thought his home would be ravaged by the East Troublesome Fire, found his house still standing — and a special message from firefighters. Jamie Yuccas has the story. Source
Pandemic’s impact on kids in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
For many children in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, as well as their families and educators, the coronavirus pandemic brought about a unique set of challenges — many centered around access. Source
Conspiracy theories go viral and raise concerns ahead of 2020 election
Conspiracy theories have exploded online during the pandemic and in the days leading up to the election, bombarding people with false narratives intended to cause fear and disorder. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano to explain some of the ways people can identify disinformation and protect themselves against its influence. Source
Pennsylvania A.G. on Supreme Court, ballot deadlines and the vote count
The addition of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court potentially breaks the deadlock after last week’s 4-4 decision allowing Pennsylvania’s extended mail-in ballot deadline to stand. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about why he believes the Supreme Court should leave the extended deadline intact, the potential for a drawn-out election fight, and the recent protests in Philadelphia following the police shooting death of Walter Wallace. Source
Police fatally shoot Black man, sparking protests in Philadelphia
One witness told CBS Philly that he and several others tried to get the man with the knife to drop it prior to the shooting. Source
COVID positivity rate trending “modestly” up, California governor says
Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is seeing a 5.9% increase in new ICU admissions and a 4.7% increase in new hospitalizations amid a fall surge of COVID-19. Source