A deadly fire erupted in a nightclub in Romania. At least 27 people were killed during a rock concert in the basement club. The performance included fireworks. The fire caused a stampede for the only available exit. Barry Petersen reports. Source
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Obama sends troops into fight against ISIS in Syria
President Obama has ordered about 50 U.S. special operations troops to Northern Syria to aid Kurdish units and others battling the ISIS terror army. Mr. Obama had previously said he would not send U.S. ground forces to Syria. A White House spokesman says the special forces will not be serving as front-line combat troops, but also said, “There’s no denying the serious risk they will be facing.” David Martin reports. Source
Russian plane crashes in Middle East with 200 souls on board
A Russian plane crashed in Egypt. Search teams have found the site of the crash in the Sinai Peninsula. The Russian aircraft was carrying more than 200 passengers and crew members. Alex Ortiz reports from Cairo. Source
10/30: Obama orders “boots on the ground” in Syria; Friday Night Lights
The White House and the Pentagon announced about 50 U.S. Special Operations Forces will spend up to 60 days at a time in the headquarters of U.S.-backed fighters in Syria; An Alabama high school football coach always wanted sons, but got two amazing daughters instead. Source
Friday Night Lights
An Alabama high school football coach always wanted sons, but got two amazing daughters instead. Before he retired, his oldest girl gave him the game of his life. Steve Hartman reports “On The Road.” Source
John Oliver: American democracy looks like a 4-year-old’s birthday party
The host of “Last Week Tonight” talks American politics and why he will not have Donald Trump on his show. Source
John Oliver: I’m not a journalist
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” is never far behind when it comes to satirizing the news. The show is in its second season and has renewed for two more. John Oliver joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the “John Oliver effect” and why he doesn’t consider himself to be a journalist. Source
Philadelphia police join anti-Tarantino boycott
Philadelphia’s police union is the latest after the LAPD and NYPD to boycott director Quentin Tarantino for controversial remarks made at an anti-police violence rally. CBSN’s Contessa Brewer has the latest. Source
Sopranos star uncovers painting worth $10M
Federico Castelluccio, the actor who played Italian tough guy Furio on HBO’s hit series “The Sopranos,” is at the center of a surprising real-life adventure. Kenneth Craig reports from Princeton, New Jersey, on the actor – and his multimillion-dollar discovery. Source
Boehner says goodbye to House colleagues
House Speaker Rep. John Boehner bids farewell to the chamber he led for nearly five years, making way for Rep. Paul Ryan will become the next House speaker Source