Biden calls on Nigeria’s leader and military to “cease the violent crackdown” as protesters claim uniformed men “kept on shooting and shooting at us.” Source
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“The FBI Declassified”: 20 Days of Terror: The Austin Bomber
A city under siege. A serial bomber at large. How the FBI helped end a deadly crime spree. Narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS series “FBI.” Source
Hundreds of parents separated from kids at the border remain “unreachable”
Advocates are on the ground in Central America looking for the “unreachable” parents of 545 children who could be eligible for court-mandated reunifications. Source
Inside the FBI’s race to stop Austin, Texas, bombing spree
FBI agents reveal the unprecedented effort to catch a serial bomber who was killing and maiming random victims with homemade devices in the spring of 2018. Source
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Trump tied or trailing in battleground states he won in 2016; Sidewalk side hustle helps New York seamstress survive coronavirus pandemic Source
Epsilon strengthens into a hurricane
Epsilon is the earliest 26th named storm in a record-breaking hurricane season. Source
New Frontline documentary explores voter suppression tactics ahead of 2020 election
With a record number of people expected to vote by mail in 2020, many worry their ballot may be thrown out. But even before the pandemic hit, concerns over voter suppression were high. Journalist and historian Jelani Cobb joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to discuss his new Frontline documentary, “Whose Vote Counts.” Source
Pelosi “optimistic” about relief deal with White House, but Senate GOP remains resistant
House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s “optimstic” about the prospect of a coronavirus relief deal with the White House, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is advising the Trump administration against a comprehensive deal. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, and Politico White House reporter Tina Nguyen spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano about whether any of the much-needed aid is likely to be coming soon. Source
Early in-person voting begins in Wisconsin
There was steady turnout and long lines in some parts of the state Tuesday. Source
Navajo Nation faces steep hurdles with mail-in voting
Voters on Native American reservations are racing against the clock to get their mail-in ballots in on time. The Navajo Nation faces an added challenge coming into Election Day due to their isolation. New York Times political reporter Maggie Astor joins CBSN to discuss. Source