With an estimated 200 health care workers dying from Ebola, the CDC is making sure American health care workers follow proper safety protocols. Classes simulate conditions seen in actual Ebola treatment centers, and provide trainees a realistic look at the challenges they may face. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
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American Jihadist on why he’s fighting against the West
Ibn Zubayr, as he calls himself, has spent the last two years fighting with an al Qaeda-aligned rebel group in Syria. Zubayr is one of several Americans viewed as a potential threat to the U.S. homeland. Clarissa Ward reports. Source
Pat Roberts, Greg Orman face off in Kansas Senate debate
The Republican senator and his independent challenger are locked in a close race. Source
CDC takes to Twitter to answer Ebola concerns
At the Centers for Disease Control headquarters in Atlanta, Ebola experts are using Twitter to inoculate the public against ignorance. The CDC’s social media team has been bombarded with questions about the disease since the arrival of two Ebola patients in the U.S. in September. Don Dahler reports. Source
U.S. Ebola death exposes flaws in healthcare system
The death of Thomas Eric Duncan sheds light on serious flaws in the U.S. healthcare system. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital released him when he first showed up with a fever and stomach pains, even though he told a nurse he’d come from West Africa. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Stars pay tribute at Robert De Niro, Friars event
The stars flocked to New York’s Waldorf Astoria for a Friars Club event honoring Robert De Niro and Mexican telecommunications magnate Carlos Slim. De Niro received the club’s Entertainment Icon Award while Slim was honored for his charitable efforts with the Friars Foundation Icon Award for Philanthropy. Sting, Larry King, Frankie Valli, Penny Marshall, Tony Bennett and Joe Jackson spoke to CBS News’ Ken Lombardi about the prestigious honors given to De Niro and Slim. Source
Jennifer Lawrence on leaked nude photos: “It is a sex crime”
In the November issue of Vanity Fair, the actress opens up about the celebrity photo hacking scandal. Source
Jennifer Lawrence speaks out in Vanity Fair
Actress Jennifer Lawrence appears on the cover of Vanity Fair this month and spoke to the magazine about nude photos of her that were leaked onto the Internet. Also, Carol Burnett returns to Broadway in the play “Love Letters.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
James van Der Beek: What to expect on “CSI: Cyber”
The one-time “Dawson’s Creek” star sits down with CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about his new series, how he’s taking care of his family and future projects. Source
Headlines at 8:30: Sexting is the new “first base” for teens
“CBS This Morning” takes a look at some of today’s headlines from around the globe. Source