Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers Source
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The juvenile mind, risky choices and drinking abroad
Temple professor Laurence Steinberg discusses the adolescent brain and how it impacts risky behavior and about how binge drinking culture is different abroad. Source
New “SNL” cast member Shane Gillis under fire for racial slurs
Podcast footage from 2018 shows the new “Saturday Night Live” cast member using racist and homophobic slurs, and making sexist comments about other comedians Source
Felicity Huffman faces sentencing in college admissions scandal
Actress Felicity Huffman is expected to be sentenced in Boston for her role in the massive college admissions scandal. She pleaded guilty to fraud charges earlier this year. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Boston, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss the case. Source
From 1987: Robert Frank’s “Americans”
On September 9, 2019, celebrated Swiss-born photographer Robert Frank died at the age of 94. In this “Sunday Morning” interview broadcast on October 4, 1987, Frank talked about the inspirations behind his classic collection of photographs, “The Americans,” taken during a two-year trip across the U.S., which was then being exhibited in a cross-country tour as part of a celebration of his life’s work. Charles Kuralt also spoke with curator Anne Tucker, of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and Evan Turner, director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Source
Center and left-wing Democrats face off in third debate
In the third Democratic presidential debate, the ten candidates showed a clear divide between the party’s political center and its left wing. It was the first time all the top Democrats in the race appeared together. They displayed more than a diversity of ideas: In a first, there were three women, two African-Americans, one Latino, and one Asian contender on stage telling voters why they should be the next president. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Top 2020 Democrats face off over health care and immigration
The top 10 Democratic presidential candidates clashed over issues like health care, immigration and foreign policy during a debate in Houston. Divisions between moderates and progressives were on full display. Lynda Tran, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News contributor and Republican strategist, joined CBSN to discuss the debate. Source
PG&E reaches $11B settement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court Source
Ad showing Ocasio-Cortez’s face in flames airs during debate
An ad that aired during Thursday’s Democratic debate showed a photo of the young congresswoman bursting into flames Source
Widow of Titans QB Steve McNair Anticipating Another Emotional Sunday at Nissan Stadium
Steve McNair’s No.9 jersey will be retired during a halftime ceremony during Sunday’s home opener against the Indianapolis Colts. At the same time, Eddie George’s No.27 jersey will also be retired by the team Source