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Roy Moore: McConnell is trying to steal this election

Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore is accusing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of trying to steal the election, after McConnell called for him to step aside. This comes as the White House refuses to say whether President Trump believes the women accusing Moore of sexual misconduct. Major Garrett joins CBSN with more on the White House response. Source

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Tyler Perry reflects on learning from his painful past and “gift of faith”

“Boo 2! A Madea Halloween” is the 10th movie in Tyler Perry’s highly successful Madea franchise. The entertainment mogul is the mastermind behind 19 theatrical releases, 20 plays and seven TV shows. Now the bestselling author is out with his second book, “Higher Is Waiting,” a collection of inspirational stories and teachings. Perry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he’s learned from his mother’s faith, his father’s mistakes and the “soul GPS” that’s guided him throughout his life. Source

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Jordan Peele on exploring the “deep horror of racism” in “Get Out”

Critics predict “Get Out,” written and directed by comedian Jordan Peele, will be a best picture contender at the Academy Awards this year. The movie, about a black man who meets his white girlfriend’s family for the first time, is a thriller and social commentary on race relations in America. Peele also created and starred in the Emmy-winning series “Key & Peele” along with Keegan-Michael Key. Peele joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he felt was missing in the conversation about race and why he chose the horror genre to explore the topic of racism. Source

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67 Percent Project: Refinery29’s mission to represent “real” women

As part of our My Generation series with Refinery29, we explore the often overlooked 67 percent of women in America who are considered plus size. Despite being a majority of the population, women sizes 14 and up only make up a reported one to two percent of what we see in the media. Refinery29 co-founder and executive creative director Piera Gelardi and plus-size model Denise Bidot join “CBS This Morning” to discuss their efforts to change the imbalance. Source

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Jobs report sparks fear of slowing recovery

A disappointing jobs report ignited debate over unemployment benefits. President Biden argues the benefits are needed for the country’s economic recovery, but Republicans say they encourage people to stay at home. Weijia Jiang shares more. Source

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