In the first half of 2016, an estimated 17,775 people were killed in traffic accidents. That’s up 10.5% compared to the same time last year. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

A slowing pace of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. is fueling concerns that vaccine supply will soon exceed demand. As Janet Shamlian reports, efforts are lagging in the South and Midwest. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the latest. Source

Data shows that around four billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least one month out of the year. In the U.S., 2.2 million Americans are living without access to running water. George McGraw is the CEO of DigDeep, a nonprofit that works to provide water to Americans who wouldn’t otherwise have access. He joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the water crisis in America. Source

President Biden vowed Thursday to cut America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. He made the pledge during a virtual climate summit, with 40 world leaders in attendance. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how the president plans to meet his goal. Source

Bana al-Abed, 7, has been tweeting videos and pictures from her family’s ordeal in the besieged al-Shaar neighborhood of eastern Aleppo. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Source

In this interview with CBS News contributor Jamie Wax, comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney explain how they teamed up with nominated director Alex Timbers and the “most innovative, interesting minds” for their show, “Oh, Hello,” now on Broadway. Source

After a national tour, two of the hottest voices in comedy are bringing their alter egos to Broadway. Jamie Wax spoke with comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney about their longtime friendship and unique collaboration. Source

Bill Cosby’s lawyers filed a new motion to get charges against Cosby dismissed. Cosby’s team is arguing that his due process rights are being violated. Lawyers for the comedian, Angela Agrusa and Brian McMonagle join CBSN’s Jamie Yuccas with more on their defense. Source

In this web exclusive, New Yorker editor Deborah Treisman has some fall reading to recommend, including Zadie Smith’s spirited new novel, “Swing Time,” and Michael Chabon’s “Moonglow.” Source

The outer bands of Hurricane Matthew hit the southern coast of Florida with torrential rain and gusty winds. Beaches closed and businesses boarded up windows. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source