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Camp housing mostly Haitians migrants cleared in Del Rio, Texas

Southern border officials have cleared the massive migrant encampment beneath the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas. Nearly 15,000 people, mostly Haitians migrants, were staying there. CBS News’ Natalie Brand gives an update on the situation at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with CBSN’s Lana Zak about what’s next for Haitian migrants. Source

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CDC approves Pfizer COVID booster shot for 20 million Americans

Twenty million Americans are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot. The CDC and FDA approved a third dose for people who are 65 and older, at high risk of serious disease or frequently exposed to the virus. Dr. William Schaffner, a member of the CDC’s advisory committee on immunization practices, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to answer questions on the booster shot rollout. Source

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Local Matters: Virginia governor’s race tightens in final weeks before Election Day

The race for governor in Virginia is getting closer in the final weeks before Election Day. Democrat and former Governor Terry McAuliffe will face off against Republican and political newcomer Glenn Youngkin. Recent polling from The Washington Post shows a statistical dead heat between the two. And this week the nonpartisan “Cook Political Report” also shifted this race from leaning Democrat to a toss up. Brendan Ponton, a reporter for CBS affiliate WTKR-TV, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the contest. Source

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Government shutdown looms amid federal budget stalemate

CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’keefe joins “CBS Saturday Morning” to discuss the debate over two huge spending bills, the showdown over the debt ceiling and the recount of Arizona’s presidential election results. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Modest Mouse performs “We Are Between”

Modest Mouse makes their return to “Saturday Sessions.” Formed in Washington in the early ‘90s, the band followed a path from indie darling to mainstream success. They released their first album 25 years ago and have recently released their seventh album: “The Golden Casket.” From Brooklyn, Modest Mouse performs “We Are Between.” Source

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Biden weighs in on Border Patrol agents’ mistreatment of Haitian migrants

President Biden promised there would be consequences as an investigation is launched into Border Patrol agents’ treatment of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. This comes as the huge encampment by a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, with nearly 15,000 migrants less than two weeks ago, is now gone. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source

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Eye Opener: COVID doses readied for 20 million eligible Americans

President Biden urged all Americans eligible for a third shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to receive the shot. He also weighed in on the investigation into border patrol agents aggressively dispersing migrants. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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