The former defense secretary and CIA head also says China is the United States’ top military and economic rival now. Anderson Cooper’s interview with Gates airs Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source

The FDA’s independent advisory panel voted unanimously to endorse Moderna booster shots for people 65 and older, and for those 18 and older with medical conditions or occupations that put them at higher risk. CBS News reporter Max Bayer joins CBSN with details. Source

“I know you mean well but I kindly ask that you not comment on my body,” Hill said. Source

Popular music festival now says attendees can either gain entry with a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination. Source

Lewis, who was charged as an adult, pleaded guilty in September to to second-degree murder and first-degree robbery. Source

Some U.S. school districts turned to the help of student surveillance software during the pandemic, but, students, parents and lawmakers are growing concerned about the effects this 24/7 monitoring can have and if it may be doing more harm than good. Gaggle founder and CEO Jeff Patterson joins CBSN AM to respond. Source

The governor’s race in Virginia is tightening with less than three weeks to go before election day. New CBS News polling shows former governor and Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe holds a narrow lead over Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, joins CBSN AM with more on this race. Source

The committee is also scheduled to vote on Johnson & Johnson’s request tomorrow. Source

Start your Christmas shopping now, before Amazon’s picks for the best toys of 2021 sell out Source

A hospice caregiver in Iowa found out the couple she was caring for were married 77 years ago – but had no photos to commemorate the event. When she found out the bride didn’t even get to wear a wedding dress, she decided to help them redo their wedding day. Source