The five people who died in an attack in Norway last week were actually killed by a “sharp object” and not a bow and arrow as was initially reported, authorities say, though arrows were shot during the attack. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other stories from around the world. Source
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Haitian gang demands $17 million to free kidnapped U.S. missionaries
Rampant poverty is at the heart of the chaotic crimewave sweeping the Caribbean nation, and the fate of 16 Americans now hangs in the balance. Source
Showdowns loom as Chicago cops resist vaccines
From Chicago to L.A., public-safety workers defy mandates even with COVID-19 a leading cause of duty-related deaths. Source
Biden to meet with Democrats amid divisions over economic agenda
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the meetings reflect an “urgency” to move Mr. Biden’s economic agenda forward. Source
Landlocked states with shark attacks
After Colorado Governor Jared Polis shared a map of shark attacks last week, many were curious about the landlocked states that reported sole shark attacks. Source
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Report: FDA could allow mixing of booster shot brands; January 6 committee votes on holding Steve Bannon in contempt Source
Cheaper, sleeker hearing aids may hit drugstores next year
Americans with mild hearing loss may soon be able to buy hearing aids at their local drugstores. Source
Consumers fear supply-chain snags will ruin holidays
More than a quarter of Americans worry popular holiday gifts will be hard to find and cost more, a new survey shows. Source
Report: FDA may allow mix-and-match approach for COVID-19 vaccine boosters
The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly set to allow a mix-and-match approach for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. According to the New York Times, the agency could announce its decision Wednesday, when it’s expected to authorize the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson boosters. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source
Virginia’s governor race in final stretch with two weeks left before Election Day
The race for governor in Virginia is in its final stretch with just two weeks to go before Election Day. Former Governor Terry McAuliffe, the Democratic candidate, and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin have clashed on several issues related to schools from charter schools to vaccine mandates for teachers and students. Stephen Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, joined “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source