“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actors Matthew Perry (“Friends”) and Richard Roundtree (“Shaft”). Source
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Going to bat for bats
A millionaire enamored with bats, and concerned about threats to their natural habitat, built the world’s largest manmade bat cave on his sprawling Texas ranch. After years of waiting, the bats showed up. Source
For the love of bats
Texas millionaire David Bamberger was so enamored with the bats he saw at the renowned Bracken Cave Preserve outside San Antonio, and was so concerned about threats to the flying mammals’ natural habitat, that in the late 1990s he built the world’s largest manmade bat cave on his sprawling ranch near Johnson City. For a long time, no bats showed up. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports on what happened once they did. Source
U.N. aid warehouses looted in Gaza as Netanyahu declares “second phase” in war
The Israeli military said Sunday it had struck over 450 militant targets over the past 24 hours, including Hamas command centers, observation posts and anti-tank missile launching positions. Source
Edging into the spotlight: When playing in the background is fame enough
They play in the background, or are called up when the stars aren’t available. But sidemen musicians, backup ball players and Broadway understudies have traits in common that allow them to shine even when they’re not number one. Source
Sidemen, backups and understudies: Playing in the shadows
They play in the background, or are called up when the stars aren’t available. But sidemen musicians, back-up baseball players and Broadway understudies have things in common: an understanding of the importance of their role and talent, and a humility that allows them to shine even when they’re not number one. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Billy Joel sideman Mark Rivera; catcher Erik Kratz, who spent 11 seasons with 14 different major league organizations; and Kayla Pecchioni, whose Broadway performances are often stepping into the shoes of the star. Source
How to watch tonight’s Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Chargers NFL game: Livestream options, starting time, more
The Bears face the Chargers for an epic Week-8 matchup that has both teams hungry for a win. Source
How to watch today’s Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL game: Livestream options, starting time
Here’s how and when to watch today’s game between the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers. Source
15 hurt, 2 critically in mass shooting at Halloween party in Lawndale
It’s the second mass shooting of the weekend. This one happening near Pulaski and 13th Street in Lawndale. Source
How to watch today’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos NFL game: Livestream options, starting time, more
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs hit the road to face Russell Wilson and the struggling Denver Broncos. Source