Two scientists’ groundbreaking research on worms has earned them the Nobel Prize in medicine. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun uncovered microRNA, tiny molecules that help control what cells do, which could help develop new medicines. Source
Where the Israel-Hamas war stands 1 year in
Israel and its allies around the world on Monday marked one year since the deadly Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. In addition to the fight in Gaza, Israel is now engaged in a multi-front conflict against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Tel Aviv. Source
2024 college football Week 7 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Vegas betting expert reveals picks
Legendary Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall has studied the trends and found the best betting values during the Week 7 college football schedule Source
North Carolina, a battleground state, faces election hurdles after Hurricane Helene
As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, North Carolina is still grappling with the crushing destruction of Helene and its ripple effects. Tonight, the key battleground state is changing some of its voting rules to make it easier for people to cast their ballots. Skyler Henry reports. Source
Supreme Court rejects Biden appeal in Texas emergency abortions case
Supreme Court justices rejected several high-profile appeals Monday as they returned to the bench following their summer recess. Among the appeals was a request from the Biden administration to throw out a lower court ruling that said hospitals in Texas cannot be required to provide abortions if they would break state law. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer Catherine Cole joins with analysis. Source
How North Carolina is getting out the vote after Helene
With less than one month to go until Election Day, the North Carolina State Board of Elections unanimously passed emergency measures Monday aimed at helping both election officials and voters affected by Hurricane Helene. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with the board’s executive director about the changes. Source
Vice President Harris appears on “Call Her Daddy” podcast
Both candidates in the 2024 presidential race have gone beyond the traditional airwaves to reach voters. That includes Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview with the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, and Robert Costa, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent, examine what Harris hopes to accomplish with the appearance. Source
Kamala Harris defends record on immigration: “Solutions are at hand”
Republicans have pounded Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration. She’s announced plans to enact tougher border restrictions and has called on Congress to act on long-term solutions. Source
Kamala Harris on whether Israel’s Netanyahu is a close U.S. ally
One year after Oct. 7, Harris answers questions about the U.S. relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war in the Middle East continues. Source
Vice President Harris, Gov. Walz 60 Minutes interview highlights
60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz ahead of the 2024 election. Source