A group of at least nine Americans were killed in an apparent ambush attack Monday in Mexico. Family members of the victims tell CBS News the FBI is part of the investigation into the attack that they believe is linked to a drug cartel. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
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Top U.S. election security official says Russia will “be back” to interfere in 2020
Americans vote Tuesday in state and local elections around the country, less than one year before the 2020 presidential election. There are still concerns about foreign interference in next year’s campaign like we saw in 2016. The government’s top election security official says the threat has not gone away. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil spoke with Chris Krebs, director of DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to see what it’s doing to protect your vote. Source
Hindu festival marred by a river of toxic foam and a blanket of smog
Indians flocked to the holy waters of the Yamuna River in Delhi as they do every year, but they could barely see the water for the pollution Source
Transit worker shares dramatic rescue of man who fell on train tracks
A transit worker is being called a hero for saving a stranger from an oncoming train in Oakland, California. John O’Connor pulled him up with less than a second to spare. David Begnaud reports. Source
Relatives say at least 9 Americans killed in Mexico, many of them kids
Family members suspect SUVs carrying members of Mormon community based in Mexico was attacked by a cartel in a case of mistaken identity Source
Top U.S. election security official advises Americans to verify information source before re-posting online
Chris Krebs, director of DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, speaks to “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil about the security of the 2020 elections. Krebs gives social media companies credit for their efforts to fight misinformation. Source
Can farmers sow their way out of climate change?
Some agronomists say if farmers and ranchers fully embrace climate-friendly practices, they can help make agriculture carbon-neutral Source
Impeachment updates: Transcripts mark new phase in probe
The release of transcripts of the closed-door proceedings has ushered in a new phase of the probe Source
Boy’s fall of more than 20 feet from zip line ride caught on video
10 year old’s family sues trampoline park alleging “operator” error led to incident Source
Black man who took over neo-Nazi group and vowed to destroy it dies
James Stern succumbed to cancer amid legal battles against efforts to grab control of the National Socialist Movement back from him Source