President Trump continues to cast doubt on the effectiveness of wearing face masks, incorrectly citing a recent CDC report. Internal medicine physician Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss the study’s findings as well as the latest on drug trials for potential COVID-19 treatments. Source
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Latest wave of violence overshadows Afghan peace talks
Deadly violence is gripping Afghanistan despite ongoing peace talks. Lyce Ducet, from our partners at BBC News, is there following the latest developments. Source
Titans Activate FB Khari Blasingame from Reserve/COVID-19 List
Earlier, the Titans activated defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, receiver Adam Humphries, defensive lineman DaQuan Jones, long snapper Beau Brinkley, cornerback Kristian Fulton, tackle Isaiah Wilson to the 53-man roster, along with receiver Cam Batson and cornerback Greg Mabin from the team’s Reserve/COVID-19 list. Source
Future of COVID relief bill uncertain as negotiations continue
The treasury secretary and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are negotiating a coronavirus relief bill in the $2 trillion range, but that’s far pricier than the legislation Mitch McConnell plans to put on the Senate floor on Monday. Source
Holiday jobs: A list of who’s hiring and what they pay
The pandemic is accelerating the demise of brick-and-mortar stores, with those engaged in e-commerce faring best. Source
DEA recruits cite “monkey noises” among claims of racism
The DEA has received a string of recent complaints describing a culture of racial discrimination at its training academy. Source
New documentary “Time” showcases one couple’s quest for a second chance
A new documentary highlights the struggle families endure when a loved one is in prison. More than 2.3 million people are incarcerated in the U.S. The film from Amazon studios, “Time,” is shot in black and white, and focuses on the Richardson family. It chronicles the journey of matriarch Fox Rich, who fights to keep her family together while her husband serves a 60-year prison sentence for armed robbery. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Costa Luminosa passengers describe lackluster CDC response to their COVID-19 exposure
“There were people, get this, their temperature was too high. So the CDC had them sit in chairs and wait and see if it got lower,” said one passenger. See the full story, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Source
Remake of Norman Lear’s “One Day at a Time” finds same home at CBS as the original 45 ago
“One Day at a Time,” starring Rita Moreno and Justina Machado, is the only Latinx series on network television this fall. Executive producer Norman Lear tells “CBS This Morning” why he’s never appreciated anything more than this iteration of his show. Source
Behind Enemy Lines: A Look at the Houston Texans
The Titans face the Houston Texans on Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Let’s take a quick look at the Texans. Source