Former FBI special agent Frank Montoya Jr. joins CBSN to share insight into the FBI’s efforts to thwart a violent plot to overthrow Michigan’s government and kidnap, even potentially kill, Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Source
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Ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death allowed to live out of state
Chauvin may now leave Minnesota before his trial in George Floyd’s death due to “safety concerns,” a judge said. Source
U.N. World Food Program wins Nobel Peace Prize
The U.N. World Food Program has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat global hunger. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBSN from Rome with more. Source
World Food Program leader reacts to winning Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations World Food Program has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to fight global hunger. Executive director David Beasley spoke with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about how he found out they won and what their work means for people in need. Source
New details about plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The FBI and Michigan state officials have charged 13 people in an alleged domestic terror plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to explain how the threat was uncovered. Source
Trump plans return to public events after COVID diagnosis
Trump said he tested positive for COVID-19 on October 1, which would make Saturday the tenth day since his diagnosis. Source
Doc Antle of “Tiger King” indicted on animal cruelty charges
Two of his daughters also have been indicted on charges of animal cruelty and violating the Endangered Species Act. Source
U.N. World Food Program director calls on billionaires to “step up”
“We need the money,” said David Beasley, the executive director of the U.N. agency. Source
Hispanic Heritage Month: Writer on “The World According to Bad Bunny”
The New York Times Magazine’s annual culture issue features Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny. Writer Carina del Valle Schorske takes a look behind the artist’s fame and focuses on his relationship with Puerto Rico. She joined CBSN to discuss what she learned. Source
Hollywood faces financial crisis as studios delay release of summer blockbusters
The pandemic is wreaking havoc in Hollywood as most movie studios have paused production indefinitely. With studios repeatedly postponing the release of summer blockbusters, the entertainment industry is facing its biggest financial crisis yet. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with the details. Source