Texas’ Republican Governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order banning “any entity” in his state from issuing a coronavirus vaccine mandate. Last month, President Biden announced that all companies with 100 employees or more will need to require vaccination or weekly COVID testing. Today, Mr. Biden is attending a virtual meeting with G20 leaders on the situation in Afghanistan. CBS News political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins “CBSN AM” to discuss. Source

When le Carré traveled, he scribbled notes about everything he saw, heard and smelled, so he could draw on the experience later Source

Author John le Carré showed 60 Minutes how he cut anything extraneous when he edited his work — and why he avoided adjectives Source

House lawmakers are expected to pass a bill approved by the Senate last week to temporarily raise the nation’s debt ceiling through December 3. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with a look at what comes next. Source

The FDA will soon decide on COVID-19 vaccine access for younger age groups, but many parents remain uncertain about vaccinating kids. This comes as the holiday season approaches and families look to gather. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news. Source

Farley played in 24 of the defense’s 71 snaps against the Jaguars. When cornerback Kristian Fulton left the contest with an injury, it was Farley who stepped in. Farley was credited with two tackles and a pass defensed on defense. Farley also played four snaps on special teams. Source

In a battle of division leaders, the Tennessee Titans (3-2) host the Buffalo Bills (4-1) this week in a nationally-televised game on Monday Night Football. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium (capacity 69,143) is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. CDT on Oct. 18. Source

LEGO won’t market “boy” toys or “girl” toys, the company announced on International Day of the Girl. Source

Fiona Hill, a former Trump administration National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, joined “Red and Blue” to discuss her new book “There Is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century.” She lays out some possible solutions for addressing the inequality of opportunity that is hurting the United States. Source

For over 50 years the Harlem School of the Arts has reached children ages 3 to 25 through arts education and community programs. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Michelle Miller spoke to students returning after a year-long pandemic shut down about what the arts mean to them. Source