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
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Mom, boyfriend arrested amid search for long-missing 5-year-old
Danielle Dauphinais and Joseph Stapf were arrested on witness tampering and child endangerment charges, authorities said. Source
Film crew shot 30 hours of footage on trip to space station
If the project stays on track, the movie will beat a Hollywood production announced last year by NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, starring Tom Cruise, to the silver screen. Source
Colin Powell’s cancer history likely weakened his defenses against COVID-19, despite vaccination
Colin Powell’s blood cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19. Dr. David Agus explains how a treatment could soon protect millions of others with compromised immunity from the worst effects of the coronavirus. Source
Parents struggle to find affordable child care, while day cares face staffing shortage
“CBS Mornings” is taking a look at the growing problems with child care and possible solutions. Parents are struggling to find child care, especially child care that’s affordable. At the same time, child care facilities are reporting they can’t find or retain staff. Meg Oliver reports from Montana, on the struggles both child care facilities and families are facing. Source
John Grisham on latest thriller “The Judge’s List”
Author John Grisham joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss his new book “The Judge’s List.” It’s his 37th book published in the past 33 years, but first to feature a serial killer. He also talks about his work with the Innocence Project and how it informs his fiction. Source
First Lady Jill Biden on challenges teachers face today
In an exclusive interview, Gayle King sat down with First Lady Jill Biden to discuss what it’s like to be a teacher in 2021. Source
First lady on raising teacher pay
In an exclusive interview with “CBS Morning” co-host Gayle King, First lady Jill Biden says getting teachers the pay they deserve, “starts at the top” Source
Thousands protest in California as student vaccine mandates are imposed
Across California, parents, students and teachers are protesting the governor’s mandate for children to be vaccinated to enter the classroom. It comes as state mandates are meeting resistance across the country. Carter Evans reports. Source
Haitian gang reportedly seeking $17 million in ransom for abducted missionaries
A violent Haitian gang who authorities believe abducted 17 American and Canadian missionaries reportedly wants $17 million in exchange for their release. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Haiti. Source