Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, discusses a Senate bill aiming to strip federal funding from so-called “sanctuary cities” like San Francisco, which don’t prosecute undocumented immigrants Source
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U.S. sees increase in COVID cases among young children
Children accounted for nearly 1 in 5 U.S. covid cases last week and join the rising number of people suffering from long-term symptoms. The news comes as the U.S. ramps up vaccination efforts and some patients report reactions. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN with more. Source
U.S. sees two mass shootings in 24 hours as Biden unveils gun control measures
President Biden says his new executive actions will help reduce gun violence in America, which he calls an “international embarrassment.” His announcement came as the U.S. saw two more mass shootings over the course of 24 hours. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
DL Jeffery Simmons on Right Track With Titans
Simmons, the team’s first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, racked up 49 tackles with three sacks, 19 quarterback pressures, three tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in 2020. Source
Lamar Odom remains on life support, in coma
Former NBA star Lamar Odom remains on life support after being found unconscious in a Nevada brothel. Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier updated CBSN on his condition. Source
Defense secretary defends decision to keep more troops in Afghanistan
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses the extended timeline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan. CBSN’s Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers report. Source
Preview: Revis Island
Jets’ Darrelle Revis invites 60 Minutes to “Revis Island” to learn how he defends opposing receivers so well, they might as well be on vacation. Armen Keteyian reports on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Source
Marco Rubio: 10,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan is “barely enough”
The senator and 2016 candidate reacts to President Obama’s decision to delay the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Source
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at age 99. The senior royal was married to the United Kingdom’s monarch Queen Elizabeth II for nearly 75 years. Mark Phillips looks back on the prince’s life, with Charlie D’Agata bringing the latest updates from London. Source
Concerns about iPhones overheating
Some iPhone 6 owners say their new phones are running hot, even spewing smoke and causing burns. Julie Watts reports from San Francisco. Source