North Carolina judges on Monday blocked the state’s congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that voters had a strong likelihood of winning a lawsuit that argued Republicans unlawfully manipulated district lines for partisan gain. WBTV chief investigative reporter Nick Ochsner joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with a closer look. Source
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CBS Chicago investigation finds police raided the wrong homes
A year-long investigation by CBS Chicago uncovered a disturbing pattern of wrongful police raids that often leave innocent children traumatized. Families impacted by these raids are sharing their stories. Dave Savini of CBS Chicago reports. Source
Millions under red flag warnings as fires burn in California
There are critical hours ahead in California’s fire emergency. More than 26 million people are under red flag warnings in California and neighboring states. Some areas are about to get hit by the strongest winds of the season. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Boeing CEO admits mistakes during congressional hearing
The CEO of Boeing testified for the first time since two deadly crashes forced the grounding of the 737 Max. One year after the first of those crashes, Boeing is pushing to get its troubled jet back in the air. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Pilot killed after plane crashes into New Jersey home
Investigators are at the scene of a deadly plane crash in New Jersey. Surveillance video shows a small plane nose-diving into a home and exploding into flames. The pilot was killed. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Trump’s ex-campaign aide runs for Katie Hill’s seat in Congress
The California Representative resigned amid allegations that she had sexual relationships with a member of her congressional staff and a campaign staffer Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Former soldier breaks record for climbing world’s highest peaks
The British veteran famously captured a photo of climbers waiting to summit Mount Everest Source
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren lead Joe Biden in New Hampshire poll
A new CNN poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire has Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren leading the state. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more on that and other campaign developments, including the possibility that Jeff Sessions may run for his old Senate seat. Source
Company with ties to President Trump’s brother Robert reportedly wins government contract
The Washington Post reports President Trump’s brother Robert is an investor in the tech firm Certipath, which won a $33 million contract from the federal government. Washington Post reporter Joshua Partlow joins CBSN to discuss. Source