Facebook acknowledged the outages on Monday but did not say why its websites and applications were down. Source
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Biden compares not raising debt ceiling to Russian Roulette
President Biden addressed the need for Congress to increase the debt ceiling and prevent the nation from defaulting on its loans. He said Republicans need to get out of the way and allow Democrats to raise the debt limit. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the president’s remarks. Source
How one low-paid minor league player keeps his bills paid
Scott Randall, a pitcher for the Visalia Rawhide in California, said he makes $500 a week playing for the Diamondbacks farm team. Source
Biden tells GOP lawmakers to “just get out of the way” on debt ceiling
The U.S. is expected to reach its debt limit if Congress does not act by October 18. Source
Divided Democrats endanger President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda
The U.S. government is dangerously close to defaulting on its debt as a split among House Democrats is threatening the future of President Joe Biden’s spending plan and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the bill and the need to raise the debt ceiling. Source
Facebook whistleblower alleges platform amplifies hate, violence and misinformation
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen goes public with her accusations that Facebook is lying to the public and investors about the effectiveness of its campaigns to eradicate hate, violence and misinformation from its platforms. Source
Vote Derrick Henry the FedEx Ground Player of the Week for Week 4
Titans running back Derrick Henry was a workhorse vs the Jets on Sunday. Henry carried the ball 33 times for 157 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 20 yards. Source
Russia claims 1st successful hypersonic missile test launch from a sub
President Vladimir Putin has touted the advanced “Tsirkon” missile as a key part of Russia’s new “invincible” generation of weaponry. Source
William Shatner is blasting off to space for real next week
The 90-year-old actor will be the oldest to fly in space when he joins three crewmates aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft Source
Buccaneers defeat Patriots in Brady’s return to New England
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady reminded Patriots fans just how good he is during his return to New England, his first trip back since leaving the team in free agency. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Patriots 19-17 last night. CBS Sports senior NFL writer Will Brinson joins CBSN to break down Brady’s homecoming and some of the other action from Week 4. Source