A wildfire has exploded in size overnight, and is closing in on homes in Grand County, Colorado. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
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Quibi shutting down 6 months after its billion-dollar debut
The company bluntly declared that it “is not succeeding” after raising almost $2 billion from Hollywood heavyweights. Source
Live updates: Final presidential debate between Trump and Biden
Debate moderator Kristen Welker plans to bring up COVID-19, families, race, climate change, national security and leadership tonight. Source
New COVID-19 cases reported worldwide reach new high
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rose Wednesday for a third straight day, with more than 62,000 new cases reported. Source
Space station crew returns to Earth after 6-month mission
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two Russian cosmonauts returned safely to Earth after six months aboard the International Space Station. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero has details. Source
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement. Source
Illinois football team to include social justice messages on helmets
“We’re willing to take a stand, not as one, but as a unit,” one senior football player said. Source
Partisan-backed news sites gain traction ahead of the presidential election
After years of decline in local newspapers, a growing number of startup news sites backed by politically affiliated donors are not only looking to fill the void but also to sway your vote. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more. Source
1 in 6 women of color face food insecurity amid pandemic
Since March, more than 57% of Hispanic women and 53% Black women say they’ve lost income, compared to about 41% among White men and women. Source
U.S. says Iran was behind threatening emails targeting voters
In a rare nighttime press conference, top U.S. officials accused Iran and Russia of obtaining voter information ahead of the election, and said Iran used the information to send spoofed emails to voters, threatening them to vote for President Trump. Jeff Pegues has details. Source