Record-breaking cold could set in across portions of the U.S. as October comes to an end, according to the National Weather Service. Source
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Tributes pour in for Matthew Perry
Tributes poured in Monday for Matthew Perry, beloved actor from the TV show “Friends,” after his sudden death over the weekend. Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier has the latest. Source
FDA warns against using 26 over-the-counter eyedrops because of infection risk
The FDA Monday warned against using more than two dozen over-the-counter eyedrops because of an eye infection risk that could lead to blindness. Source
Eye on America: Online safety and Secret Service training
In New York, we sit down with the CEO of YouTube about how his platform manages misinformation and inappropriate material. Then in Maryland, we see how the Secret Service’s most elite unit trains to protect the President and other high-ranking officials. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Source
Army decided Maine gunman shouldn’t have a weapon after July incident
Leaders of the Maine gunman’s unit said he was “behaving erratically” while training at the U.S. Military Academy in New York last summer. Source
Freezing weather sweeps across U.S. on eve of Halloween
A major cold front will grip much of the central U.S. on the eve of Halloween. Freeze warnings were posted in more than a dozen states on Monday, from Arizona all the way to the Northeast. Source
White House announces new measures to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia at U.S. universities
The Biden administration announced on Monday that it would send cybersecurity experts to schools after a sharp rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents amid the Israel-Hamas war. In recent days, Jewish students at Cornell University and others have expressed fear of being targeted. CBS News’ chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source
GM reaches tentative agreement with United Auto Workers union
General Motors reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers Union Monday, finally ending the 6-week-long strike. Source
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens amid food shortages and civilian deaths
Desperation was growing in Gaza Monday amid food and aid shortages. Israeli air strikes continue to kill civilians, including 3,200 children in the last 3 weeks, according to Hamas. Debora Patta reports. Source
Israel announces release of soldier held hostage as its ground troops push deeper into Gaza
Israel Defense Forces released new video Monday showing its tanks and troops pushing deeper into Gaza. Israel also announced an Israeli soldier who was held hostage was freed during an overnight operation. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source