ATACMS have a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile rocket launchers the Ukrainian military has already received. Source
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Pregnant women now recommended to screen for blood pressure conditions at all prenatal checkups
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from about 13% in 2017, to 16% in 2019, impacting at least one in seven deliveries. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and chief medical officer for Verywell Health, joined CBS News to discuss the new recommendation. Source
Third Republican presidential debate to be held in Miami on Nov. 8
Candidates will be facing the toughest requirements yet to participate. Source
Watch: Biden announces Office of Gun Violence Prevention
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday announced the creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, saying the steps his administration is taking “will save lives.” See the president’s full remarks. Source
Rivals slam Trump for saying 6-week abortion ban is a “terrible thing”
Trump primary opponent and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told an Iowa radio show that “pro-lifers should know [Trump] is preparing to sell you out.” Source
A look at the highest and lowest paying college majors
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Labor Department shows some college graduates are earning only slightly more than people with only a high school diploma. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi has a look at what degrees are bringing in the best and worst paychecks. Source
Actor Joel Meyers on playing Harry Potter’s son on Broadway in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been on Broadway for more than five years and has set records for attendance in its run worldwide. Joel Meyers stars as Harry Potter’s son, Albus Potter, in the production. He joined CBS News to discuss his experience. Source
New Jersey’s governor calls on Menendez to resign after indictment
“I am calling for his immediate resignation,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat. Source
The economic impact of the UAW strike as labor stoppage expands nationwide
United Auto Workers is expanding its historic strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers to include General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states. However, it is not targeting Ford in his expanded strike. David Welch, Detroit bureau chief for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss how the strike’s expansion will ripple throughout the economy. Source
Biden says he’ll “join the picket line” alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit. Source