A spokeswoman says Rep. Frederica Wilson will return to Washington on Monday after receiving hateful threats. Manuel Bojorquez has more on the congresswoman who stepped into the national spotlight after criticizing the tone of President Trump’s condolence call to a widow of a fallen soldier. Source
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Weinstein scandal a big topic at National Women’s Convention
The Harvey Weinstein scandal is a big topic at the National Women’s Convention in Detroit this weekend. Rose McGowan, who has accused Weinstein of rape, spoke publicly for the first time at the opening sessions. Adrianna Diaz reports from Detroit. Source
Holiday movie preview: What to watch out for
The latest installment in Marvel’s comic book universe, “Thor: Ragnarok,” hits theaters next weekend marking the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood’s holiday movie season. Erik Davis, managing editor of Fandango.com, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss some of the most anticipated new movies. Source
Halloween horror film picks from David Edelstein
“Sunday Morning” critic David Edelstein says the recent flood of restored, re-released horror movies is like manna from hell! He recommends the best of classic and current horror, including the James Whale rarity “The Old Dark House”; a glistening “Night of the Living Dead”; this year’s standout horror-satire from Jordan Peele, “Get Out”; and the French cannibal movie “Raw.” Source
Jermaine Fowler talks “Superior Donuts,” truth in comedy
Jermaine Fowler paid his comedy dues on stage in New York City. He went on to create and star in the sketch comedy series, “Friends of the People,” and headline his own standup special on Showtime. The executive producer and star of the CBS series “Superior Donuts” joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the show tackles social issues, what’s at the heart of a good joke, and why he didn’t want to be the class clown. Source
Possible serial killer in Tampa: Video offers important clues
Tampa police hope new surveillance video will lead them closer to identifying a possible serial killer. The footage shows a “person of interest” running from one of three murder scenes where the victims were shot and killed just days apart. DeMarco Morgan reports. Source
JFK files reveal details on assassination
A document release of thousands of government files is shedding new light on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. President Trump blocked the release of hundreds of records, saying he “had to.” He had promised that everything would be released. The White House says the FBI and CIA said those secret documents could pose a security risk. Chip Reid reports. Source
Emir of Qatar says Trump offered meeting at Camp David to help end blockade
The Emir of Qatar reveals President Trump invited the Emir and his Arab neighbors to Camp David to try to end the blockade that’s gripped Qatar. Source
Portland’s racist past explains its violent present
What happened in Charlottesville proves that America has a white supremacy problem. What happened in Portland explains it. Source
Trump declares “public health emergency” in opioid crisis
Eugene Scott of The Washington Post and Jill Colvin of The Associated Press join “Red & Blue” to discuss President Trump’s announcement on the opioid crisis. Source