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Biden says risk of "Armageddon" highest since Cuban Missile Crisis

Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."

Campaigns reveal third-quarter fundraising, gear up with ads ahead of midterms

Democrats and Republicans are in the home stretch ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Ashley Etienne provide insight into the latest campaign fundraising and ad strategies on "Red and Blue."

Gun attack in Mexico leaves at least 18 dead, including town's mayor

Press reports said the broad daylight attack was staged by a gang affiliated with a powerful drug cartel known as Jalisco Nueva Generacion.

NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-5 mission to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-5 mission to the international space station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann, CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and Thomas Marshburn, pilot of Nasa's Crew-3 mission, discussed the historic launch.

Former President Trump speaks at Hispanic Leadership Conference

Former President Donald Trump spoke at the Hispanic Leadership Conference in Miami Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo joined "Red and Blue" to discuss Trump's speech.

President Biden visits Florida in aftermath of Ian

President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came together in Fort Myers, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The president said over 200,000 families have already registered for urgent assistance. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the trip.

Denial of 2020 election shapes key Arizona races

A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows the Arizona races for Senate and governor are tightening. Three top Republicans running for office in the state believe unfounded claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

Urgent search for family abducted in California

An intense search is underway for a California family that was abducted earlier this week. A suspect is in custody. Carter Evans reports.

Brittney Griner's wife on WNBA star's detention in Russia

"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is imprisoned in Russia on drug charges and has an appeal hearing on Oct. 25. Cherelle Griner told King she hopes the U.S. can negotiate her wife's release before she is moved to a labor camp.

OPEC announces sharp cut to global oil production

OPEC+ announced a decision to sharply cut oil production in an effort to boost sagging petroleum prices. The cut will likely lead to higher gas and energy prices in the U.S.