Around 300,000 public school children in Chicago are expected to miss a third day of class Monday. The city’s 25,000 teachers have been striking since Thursday. Teachers are demanding smaller classes and more resources like nurses and social workers. Source
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Tree of Life, Madame Lagarde, The Columbus Letters
Recovering from the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history; Then, Christine Lagarde
tells John Dickerson about the possible signs of a global recession; And, rare, million-dollar
copies of a letter written by Christopher Columbus replaced with fakes. Source
Jimmy the border collie rescued from cliff in Australia
An adventurous dog got more than he bargained for after wandering away from home on Sunday. Jimmy the border collie somehow wound up stranded high above Bells Beach in Australia. A rescue worker finally dropped in, greeted by Jimmy and his frantically wagging tail. Soon after, Jimmy was reunited with his two-legged dad. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, October 20, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Elaine Quijano. Source
3 soldiers killed and 3 hurt in training accident at Fort Stewart
Three soldiers were killed and three others were injured during a training accident at Fort Stewart, an army base in Georgia. They were riding in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Tom Hanson reports. Source
American forces continue withdrawal from northern Syria
American forces continued their withdrawal from northern Syria. Defense secretary Mark Esper says they’re headed for Iraq — not home, as President Trump promised. Left behind are America’s ally: the Kurds. Holly Williams reports. Source
GM workers on strike set to vote on new labor deal
This is a critical week for General Motors. Strikers are set to vote Friday on a tentative new labor deal. It would end a 35-day walkout that has shut down General Motors production across North America. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Prince Harry addresses relationship with Prince William
The royal addressed the long swirling speculation that there is a rift between the brothers Source
Nature: Butterflies
“Sunday Morning” takes us to a gathering of cabbage butterflies near Bridgeton, New Jersey. Videographer: Jeff Reisly. Source
QB Ryan Tannehill Provides Much Needed Spark for Titans Offense in Win Over Chargers
Ryan Tannehill completed 23-of-29 passes for 312 yards and the two touchdown passes in the team’s win over the Chargers. He was sacked just twice, and his passer rating was 120.1 on the day Source