Afghan forces backed by U.S. forces said Sunday that they killed 38 Taliban fighters, including two senior commanders. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata speaks with Afghanistan Defense Minister Asadullah Khalid about the troops’ coordinated efforts. Source
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Politics Week in Review: From tense moments in the third Democratic debate to Trump’s latest foreign policy challenge
Presidential candidate Julian Castro defended his attack on former Vice President Joe Biden in the third Democratic primary debate. Meanwhile, the Trump administration must respond to air strikes on Saudi oil fields with an incomplete National Security team. The Washington Post’s political reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN for the Politics Week in Review. Source
Most Americans think climate change contributes to extreme weather events
Most Americans say climate change is happening and believe it contributes at least some to many extreme weather conditions Source
CBS News poll looks at young Americans views’ on climate change
Most Americans of all ages think climate change is either a serious problem or a crisis Source
How does alcohol impact your brain chemistry?
Behavioral Neuroscientist Judith Grisel discusses how binge drinking impacts your brain chemistry and the genetic inclination toward addiction. Source
Violence erupts in Hong Kong as protestors defy police ban
Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who entered their third month seeking democratic reforms Source
Titans Fall 19-17 to Colts at Nissan Stadium
It was an emotional day at Nissan Stadium, as the jersey numbers of former Titans quarterback Steve McNair (No.9) and running back Eddie George (No.27) were retired in a halftime ceremony. Source
Titans-Colts Game Notes
Things that stood out in Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium. Source
Pro-democracy demonstrators clash with government supporters in Hong Kong
Rival groups of demonstrators clashed in Hong Kong in another weekend of mass protests. This is the 15th week of consecutive protests; they started in June over an extradition bill and quickly grew into a pro-democracy movement. Reena Ninan has more. Source
Producer Irwin Winkler on Scorsese and Stallone
As a producer, Irwin Winkler has shown “The Right Stuff,” made a star of Sylvester Stallone with “Rocky,” and had Martin Scorsese’s back in the production of two undisputed classics: “Raging Bull” and “Goodfellas.” Now, nearly 30 years after “Goodfellas,” Winkler, Scorsese and Robert De Niro are reuniting for “The Irishman,” a film about Jimmy Hoffa, which also stars Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Ben Mankiewicz, the host of Turner Classic Movies, talks with the 88-year-old Winkler about his gangbusters Hollywood career. Source