The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down. Source
The life and legacy of “Harry Potter,” “Downton Abbey” actress Maggie Smith
British actress Maggie Smith, known for her roles in “Harry Potter,” “Downton Abbey” and more, has died at the age of 89. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Innocencio looks back on her decades-long career. Source
Do Hollywood writers think the strike was worth it one year later?
Friday marks one year since the end of the 148-day Writers Guild of America strike that impacted more than 11,000 union members. The Ankler staff writer Elaine Low joins to discuss the strike’s impact and how writers are faring in the time since. Source
Report finds U.S. health system ranks last, despite paying more
A report by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the U.S. last for health system performance, despite spending more on its health care than peer nations. The ranking was based on access, outcomes, administrative efficiency, equity and the care process. Commonwealth Fund executive Reginald D. Williams II joins CBS News to unpack the findings. Source
Justice Department charges Iranian operatives over Trump campaign hack
The Department of Justice charged three Iranian operatives for allegedly targeting members of former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to a newly unsealed indictment. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest. Source
Outdated gun tracking system delays thousands of cases, workers say
In the past three years, about half of all homicide cases went unsolved, according to FBI data. The National Tracing Center of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traces the background of a gun recovered at a crime scene, but employees say the system is outdated. CBS Minnesota senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle reports on the effects of the process. Source
Ohio man’s Halloween display becomes source of joy to cancer patient
Bill Pyles’ Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors. Source
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he looks forward to proving his innocence
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including bribery, fraud and campaign finance violations, on Friday. The unsealed indictment alleges the mayor accepted illegal campaign donations, including from Turkish officials, in exchange for political favors. Alice Gainer with CBS News New York is following the latest. Source
Harris looks to cut into voters who trust Trump on the border
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned along the southern border in Douglas, Arizona, Friday, on her first trip there since becoming the presidential nominee. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports what the campaign hopes to achieve with the visit. Source
Israel targets alleged Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut
Israel carried out a series of air strikes Friday targeting Hezbollah’s alleged headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. The attack came the same day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly and defended his country’s actions. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source