A football player at Samford University in Alabama wanted to honor his stepdad, who has always been there for him. So he legally changed his last name – then surprised his parents by showing them the back of his football jersey. Source
Breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health
An estimated 47.6 million adults in the U.S. experienced mental illness last year. That’s one in five adults in this country. “CBS This Morning” will broadcast a live town hall, “Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health,” on Oct. 23. Dr. Sue Varma, a psychiatrist who will participate in the town hall, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how to break down stigmas surrounding mental health. Source
Facebook’s digital currency Libra faces setbacks
In a draft report obtained by the BBC, a G7 taskforce warns banks of the potential risks of cryptocurrencies. That comes just days after major financial institutions began pulling support for Facebook’s digital currency Libra. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain the latest. Source
Trump faces attacks from top Republicans in Congress and former top military leaders
President Trump on Friday faced attacks from the top Republicans in Congress over his decision to pull troops out of Syria. It followed harsh comments from top military officials. Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest. Source
Hillary Clinton says Russians are “grooming” a 2020 candidate
The last Democratic presidential nominee made an extraordinary accusation about one of the current candidates. Hillary Clinton suggested Russians are “grooming” a 2020 Democratic candidate. Nancy Cordes explains. Source
2-year-old with cerebral palsy has clever Halloween costume that celebrates his disability
This 2-year-old Ohio boy is going nowhere but “Up.” His parents came up with the perfect Halloween costume that celebrates his disability. And although he’s dressed like a grouchy old man, his laughter is infectious. Source
Mexican president defends release of El Chapo’s son
Mexico’s government is on the defensive after one of the most violent days in the country’s long fight against drug cartels. It started with the arrest of a top drug lord. Errol Barnett reports. Source
New study finds women left behind in corporate advancement
A new study shows women are struggling to move up the corporate ladder from entry-level positions. While companies are making efforts to have more women in senior-level positions, the payoff is not trickling down the chain. Wall Street Journal reporter Vanessa Fuhrman joined CBSN AM to explain this trend and how managers can help change it. Source
Football player surprises his step-dad with a new jersey
Offensive lineman George Grimwade is a force on the football field. So when he decided to surprise his step-dad by changing his last name, he made sure to change his jersey too. Steve Hartman has their story on the road. Source
Video shows Kamille McKinney moments before her disappearance
Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was last seen outside an apartment complex with another toddler Source