CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli reports on the first large atmospheric river of the season, which is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to western regions into next week. He explores how this will impact California and other parts of the Pacific Northwest suffering from a severe drought. He also discusses the stormy forecast for areas on the east side of the country. Source
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Body of missing 5-year-old Elijah Lewis found in Massachusetts park
The boy from Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been reported missing on October 14. Source
Titans Activate RB Darrynton Evans, DL Larrell Murchison from Injured Reserve
Also on Saturday, the Titans elevated receiver Mason Kinsey and defensive back Chris Jones for Sunday’s game. Both players will revert back to the practice squad after the contest. Source
Children ages 5 to 11 close to gaining access to COVID vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration says the “overall benefits” of the Pfizer vaccine designed for children between the ages of five and 11 “may outweigh the risks.” Meanwhile, nearly 100 million more Americans are now eligible for booster shots. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports. Then, Dr. Robert Frenck, director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, joins CBSN to discuss the new developments. Source
U.S. to allow private groups to sponsor Afghan evacuees
Under the new program, groups of at least five individuals could apply to become “sponsor circles” that would be responsible for resettling Afghan evacuees. Source
1 killed, 7 wounded in shooting near Fort Valley State University
The seven victims are all in stable condition, officials said. Source
Couple who escaped slavery honored with blue plaque in London
For over a century, London has marked buildings where historic figures lived with a blue plaque. Earlier this month, the lives of two remarkable Americans, William and Ellen Craft, were commemorated by the city. Imtiaz Tyab met with their descendants to hear more. Source
Democrats work on final bargaining for Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan
Democrats are fine-tuning their plan B as they edge closer to a deal for President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back Better plan. The amount Congress wants to spend on the measure has dropped significantly, forcing Mr. Biden to make concessions to get it passed. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
Successful test flights could lead to America’s first supersonic passenger jet
Ever since the last flight of the Concorde two decades ago, commercial airline passengers have been limited to subsonic speeds. Now, one Denver-based company hopes to build a plane that can fly at Mach 1.7, which is about twice the speed of the typical passenger jet. Barry Petersen has the details. Source
The Dish: Chef Zach Pollack on culinary journey, love of Italy
For Chef Zach Pollack, his culinary journey began in Florence, Italy, where he fell in love with the country’s food and culture. After honing his skills abroad, he put his passion to work and brought an inventive approach to casual Italian cuisine. Jamie Wax has more. Source