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10/21: CBS News Weekender

CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about his timeline for a potential presidential run, and whether he would support former President Donald Trump if he was selected as the Republican nominee.

Texas state trooper fired for his response to Uvalde shooting

Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the third officer to be fired over the botched law enforcement response to the shooting.

Several injured in turbulent flight across Atlantic

Nearly 300 people aboard a Trans-Atlantic flight from Spain to Brazil were violently shaken when their plane ran into severe turbulence. At least a dozen people were injured, including one who reportedly suffered from a broken nose.

10/20: Red and Blue

Economy, inflation on the minds of Nevada voters, according to CBS News poll; New book details untold stories of the two impeachment trials of former President Donald Trump.

Playing God: What happens when everyone can change their DNA?

CRISPR technology is making genetic editing available to more people than ever before. But how wide should that door be opened?

Seeking asylum: An immigrant's journey to America

America's border is seen by many as the dividing line between a fearful past and a safer, better future. CBS Reports followed Iranian migrant Shahab as he crossed the jungle passes of the Darién Gap, and now joins him once again as he enters America. Having risked life and limb to reach the United States, his future is no less uncertain.

War of Words

As the US faces an unprecedented public health emergency, one thing stands in the way — trust in truth. For years now, Americans in large numbers have come to dismiss science, established fact, and the media. And the Internet has helped bring us to this critical moment in time. In this CBSN Originals presentation, War of Words, we examine how we got here, and see how the Internet-fueled parallel universe threatens to tear at the fabric of American society.

10/20: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, President Biden's campaign goals in Pennsylvania, and the verdict in the sex abuse lawsuit against actor Kevin Spacey.

President Biden travels to Pennsylvania to campaign for Democrats

President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania Thursday to tout his infrastructure plan and rally support for Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, in his Senate race against Republican challenger Dr. Mehmet Oz. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined John Dickerson to discuss the race.

Biden touts infrastructure bill in Pennsylvania ahead of midterms

President Biden traveled to Pennsylvania on Thursday and touted the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure bill during a stop in Pittsburgh. CBS News’ Lana Zak and Nikki Battiste spoke with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Jon Delano, money and politics editor for CBS station KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh.