Hundreds of ISIS supporters escape, as most U.S. troops in Syria pull back in response to the Turkish invasion. Also, dramatic video shows a hotel in New Orleans toppling onto a busy street. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Turkey steps up its assault on U.S. backed Kurdish fighters. Elizabeth Warren is gaining support as Joe Biden is losing ground. Source
New Orleans hotel collapse: Family of missing man camping out near site
Rescuers in New Orleans are still searching for a missing construction worker in the rubble of a deadly building collapse. Dramatic video captured part of the Hard Rock Hotel toppling onto a busy street Saturday. Two people were killed and 30 were injured. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Abandoned Kurds turn to Assad and Russia as ISIS detainees escape
America’s former allies in the fight against ISIS have been forced to seek help from Syria’s Kremlin-backed dictator as Turkey invades Source
Video of Trump-like figure assaulting foes, media shown at Trump resort: NYT
Video was shown during meeting of president’s backers at Trump’s Doral Miami resort, Times reports; White House Correspondents’ Association is among many condemning the video Source
Japanese rescuers continue search efforts in Hagibis’ wake
Media put death toll at 36 with 16 people missing after as much as 39 inches of rain in 48 hours with more rain in forecast Source
Deal reached in Ecuador to end protests that left 7 dead
Accord between nation’s president and leaders of its indigenous peoples would stop nearly two weeks of demonstrations that have paralyzed the economy and halved critical oil output Source
Hong Kong, Nadia, Psychedelic Science
“60 Minutes” is on the streets of Hong Kong with pro-democracy demonstrators; then, Nobel laureate Nadia Murad’s fight to bring ISIS to court; and, researchers experimenting with psychedelics to treat addiction, depression and anxiety Source
Police urge parents to check Halloween treats for THC-laced candy
Authorities warn that “drug laced” edibles can be difficult to tell apart from real candy Source
Planned Parenthood prepared to spend at least $45 million for 2020 election
Planned Parenthood says it will spend at least $45 million in battleground states during the 2020 campaign season and the group is endorsing dozens of candidates who support abortion rights. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN with details. Source