After President Trump’s surprising victory in Michigan in 2016, both candidates are paying special attention to the state in 2020. Janet Shamlian speaks to voters about what they’re looking for from Joe Biden and Mr. Trump ahead of Election Day. Source
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Former CBS News foreign correspondent Bert Quint has died at age 90
Former CBS News foreign correspondent Bert Quint has died at the age of 90. Quint spent three decades with CBS News covering hotspots like Cambodia and Vietnam. Source
Census count puts Montana in a unique spot
In Montana, the number of census respondents is well below the national average. This could prove costly, as an undercount would prevent the state from regaining a second House seat it lost in 1993. Major Garrett reports. Source
Muted Women’s March goes on during pandemic
Hundreds of protesters marched in the nation’s capital for the 2020 Women’s March. Turnout was far lower than in previous years, due in part to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Teacher in Paris beheaded in brutal murder
A 47-year-old teacher in Paris was murdered Friday, possibly in connection to a lesson in which he showed images of the prophet Muhammad to his students. Police are questioning people after the suspect was killed in a standoff with law enforcement. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
President Trump carries on with rallies as health experts warn against large gatherings during pandemic
President Trump is holding rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin on Saturday, even as coronavirus cases surge in those states. Local officials and health experts pleaded for Mr. Trump to reconsider holding packed rallies during the pandemic, but they were ignored. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, October 17, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Major Garrett Source
Azerbaijan and Armenia agree to ceasefire hours after deadly attack
Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed to a new ceasefire beginning at midnight Sunday local time. This comes hours after shelling killed 13 people and wounded more than 50 others Saturday in the Azerbaijan city of Ganja, with neither side taking responsibility for the attack. Lana Zak spoke with Aliq Media editor-in-chief Arsen Kharatyan about how the world is responding to the conflict. Source
New restrictions across Europe as COVID-19 cases surge
Coronavirus cases are spiking across Europe, forcing some countries to impose new lockdowns and other restrictions. Simon Bates takes a closer look on this weekend’s edition of “London Calling.” Source
McConnell: Senate to vote next week on GOP COVID-19 relief bill
The bill would cost around around $500 billion, significantly less than House Democrats and the White House are seeking. Source