Some 23 million Americans are still without work amid the coronavirus pandemic, which is causing many families to struggle to feed their loved ones. Mark Strassmann takes a look. Source
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Fatal police shooting of Black teen in Illinois sparks protests
The mayor of Waukegan, Illinois, is calling for calm after a deadly police shooting of a Black teenager. Source
102-year-old veteran checks skydiving off her bucket list
A 102-year-old veteran went for the ride of a lifetime by jumping out of an airplane, and she still has another thrill on her bucket list. Source
Raging Colorado wildfire forces thousands to evacuate
A wildfire has exploded in size overnight, and is closing in on homes in Grand County, Colorado. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
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