After nearly 20 hours of questioning, senators were left with a few clues on how Amy Coney Barrett might view abortion and Roe v. Wade. Here’s what we know. Source
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Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over “debunked” facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads’ claims as “partly false” has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check. Source
COVID-19, climate change among topics for presidential debate
NBC News’ Kristen Welker is moderating the final presidential debate, which will take place on October 22. Source
CDC allowed COVID-exposed passengers on commercial flights
A former director at the CDC called the situation, “public health malpractice.” See the full story, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Source
Starbucks sets goals for increasing diversity in coming years
The Seattle coffee chain joins Microsoft and Wells Fargo — both of whom have also announced diversity hiring goals. Source
Trump or Biden? Here’s who Wall Street expects to win
Top market analysts are advising investors on who they think is likely to take the White House and Congress. Source
Senators Chris Murphy and Roy Blunt on “The Takeout” – 10/16/2020
Senators Chris Murphy and Roy Blunt join Major to talk about their thoughts on the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and the future of the Supreme Court, on this week’s episode of ‘The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
As jobless aid expires, “People are going to become desperate”
Many jobless workers are learning their benefits are expiring even as the job market remains tough. Source
Amy Coney Barrett’s views on climate change – and why it matters
Barrett said, “I don’t think my views on global warming or climate change are relevant to the job I would do as a judge.” Many scientists disagree. Source
Six Things to Watch in Titans vs. Texans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium
The Titans return to action on Sunday against an AFC South rival. Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt takes a look at six things to watch in Sunday’s game. Source