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Ethan Hawke on producing, acting in new limited series "The Good Lord Bird"

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:20:18 GMT

Ethan Hawke joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new Showtime limited series "The Good Lord Bird." Hawke plays abolitionist John Brown and serves as an executive producer.

Bishop T.D. Jakes on his new book "When Women Pray," being encouraged during hard times

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:16:02 GMT

Bestselling author and pastor T.D. Jakes joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book on the power of prayer. He discusses 10 women in the Bible who changed the world through prayer and why women today carry more influence than in any other generation.

How Anita Hill hopes to change Hollywood's culture of harassment

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:01:02 GMT

Anita Hill hopes to change the toxic culture of harassment in Hollywood. Hill joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss a new report she helped create and gave her thoughts on the current Supreme Court fight.

Supporters of former NXIVM leader Keith Raniere speak out

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:35:50 GMT

In an unusual post-conviction move, supporters have filed a petition asking prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York to affirm their honesty.

Kentucky attorney general to release recordings of Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:30:48 GMT

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron plans to release some of his probe into the deadly shooting of Breonna Taylor. In another twist, a grand juror is requesting to speak about the case in the interest of public trust. Adriana Diaz has more.

Former "Battlestar Galactica” actress part of alleged "sex cult” speaks out

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:30:48 GMT

In 2019, alleged cult leader Keith Raniere was found guilty of seven charges, including sex trafficking. Prosecutors say he formed a secret society within his organization NXIVM, where he preyed on vulnerable women and they were branded with his initials. Now some of his supporters are speaking out for the first time ahead of his sentencing in October. They believe he's a victim of prosecutorial misconduct and is innocent. Nikki Battiste reports from New York.

Former campaign managers on best strategies for first presidential debate

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:15:46 GMT

President Trump and former Vice President Biden will face off in the first presidential debate Tuesday night. CBS News political contributors and former campaign managers Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan join "CBS This Morning" with what to expect and how each candidate should approach the debate.

New details emerge from another New York Times report on President Trump’s taxes

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:45:32 GMT

The New York Times released another report on President Trump's taxes and how his hit reality TV show helped him rake in millions of dollars. Paula Reid reports.

How the New York Times report on President Trump's taxes may play into the first debate

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:45:32 GMT

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the New York Times report on the president's tax returns may play in Tuesday's debate, as well as how the administration is strategizing about how to handle it.

As schools reopen, new study shows increase of COVID-19 in children

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:27:49 GMT

As schools across the country slowly open their doors, a new study reveals far more of America's children have contracted COVID-19 than previously thought. Meanwhile, the Trump White House has announced an expansion of COVID-19 rapid testing. David Begnaud reports.

President Trump, former Vice President Biden to face off for the first time in Tuesday debate

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:15:22 GMT

President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will go head-to-head in Tuesday night's first presidential debate. The president is expected to defend himself against a looming New York Times report about his tax returns while challenging his Democratic opponent on the pandemic, economy and the Supreme Court. Ed O'Keefe reports.

California wildfires kill three people, force thousands to evacuate

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:15:21 GMT

A wildfire in northern California kills three people while another blaze causes major damage to the area's famed wine country. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Video in Breonna Taylor case may show police policy violation

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:02:18 GMT

Other evidence also shows that the one shot fired by Taylor's boyfriend may not have hit an officer.

Mariah Carey on overcoming personal struggles, being an encouraging mom and finding success

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:08:15 GMT

Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey talks to Gayle King about her deeply personal memoir, her childhood struggles, motherhood, overcoming the dark times and finding success.

Biden and Trump in tight race in a changing North Carolina

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:03:15 GMT

With more than 1.3 million new registered voters since 2016, a key swing state is up for grabs – and filling a Supreme Court seat is a motivator to likely voters

Astronaut to vote from space in November election

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:53:22 GMT

One American plans to vote in the upcoming election, even though she'll be more than 200 miles above earth on November 3. Astronaut Kate Rubins is training for a mid-October launch to the International Space Station. Most U.S. astronauts live in Houston, and Texas law allows them to vote from space using a secure electronic ballot.

New details in Breonna Taylor case: Ballistics report, bodycam video raise questions in shooting

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:22:59 GMT

In newly published video obtained by Vice News allegedly showing the moments after the police raid that killed Breonna Taylor, one of the officers is purportedly walking the scene of the shooting; a potential departmental violation. The Kentucky State Police ballistics report also does not conclude that it was Kenneth Walker's weapon that shot a police sergeant in the leg. Adriana Diaz has the details.

Napa County brush fire rapidly grows and forces a hospital to evacuate

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:10:27 GMT

A brush fire in Napa County has forced many to evacuate their homes and has threatened a hospital and wineries. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

How TikTok has transformed from a fun social media app to a platform for social change

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:41:10 GMT

An estimated 100 million people in America use the social media app TikTok for short-form dance videos and comedy routines. Vladimir Duthiers tells the story of one TikTok user who's using the platform for social change.

Suburban Philly women on Trump, Biden, the pandemic and mail-in voting

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:26:03 GMT

Less than 40 days out from Election Day, Anthony Mason checks in with six women from the all-important Philadelphia suburbs to hear what matters to them the most, how they feel about the pandemic response, President Trump, election integrity, and who they plan on voting for in 2020.