Less than one month ago, residents of Middletown, California were driven from their homes as a wildfire raced through their community. Half of the town burned down in what was named “Valley Fire.” It was the third worst in California history, but thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters, many lives were saved. Carter Evans reports as survivors are determined to rebuild. Source
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Predictit: Political betting scandal
FanDuel and DraftKings were involved in a scandal that’s compared to insider trading on wall street, which has led to new attention on the political prediction website, “Predict it.” The site lets you wager on all sorts of political and financial events. Political reporter of Politico, Gabriel Debendetti joins “CBS This Morning.” Source
Are patients charged drastically different prices for the same medical procedure?
Patients are often charged drastically different prices for the same medical procedures and research may link later bedtimes with gaining weight. Doctors Jon LaPook and Holly Phillips report. Source
Lawmakers push for more control on drones
As of September 27th, the federal aviation administration logged 920 reports of drone sightings this year, most coming from commercial or general aviation pilots. Federal data shows California having more close calls than any other state. Lawmakers are working to launch an offensive so drones can fly safely with planes and helicopters. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Bill Cosby to give deposition amid new sexual assault claim
The civil lawsuit by Judy Huth claims the comedian assaulted her at the Playboy Mansion in 1974 when she was 15. It’s Cosby’s first deposition since 2005, where he admitted to obtaining quaaludes with the intent of using them for sex with young women. Since then 40 women have come forward with sexual assault claims against Cosby. CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the upcoming deposition. Source
Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle on the making of “Steve Jobs”
Four years ago this week, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died. A new movie bearing his name takes a look at his genius, flaws and legacy. Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle teamed up for this film. Sorkin and Boyle join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the premise of “Steve Jobs” and challenges they encountered with the Jobs family and friends. Source
Condo buyers say they lost big on failed Trump projects
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump started making money when he actually owned buildings. But today, nearly 40 percent of the 62 buildings that bear his name are not owned by Trump. The billionaire started licensing his name when he saw the market going soft about 10 years ago. Julianna Goldman reports on how some of the licensing partnerships led to lawsuits. Source
Crews end search for cargo ship El Faro as families grieve
The Coast Guard is looking for the data recorder from El Faro that sank in the Bermuda Triangle during Hurricane Joaquin. The device is three miles underwater. On Wednesday, the coast guard suspended its search for survivors, nearly one week after the ship vanished. Thirty-three people were on board. Jamie Yuccas reports from Jacksonville, Florida. Source
Obama apologizes for Afghan hospital bombing
President Obama delivered a rare, personal apology to the head of Doctors Without Borders for a U.S. airstrike that killed 22 civilians at a hospital in Afghanistan. Margaret Brennan reports. Source
Flooding threat grows for South Carolina coasts
The death toll in the deadly Southern flooding has climbed to 19. In South Carolina, 14 dams have failed statewide, and now there are new concerns over excess water spreading downstream and flooding the coast. David Begnaud reports from the state’s capital of Columbia. Source