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Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
Stimulus Package Update: Is Time Running Out On A Possible Second Stimulus Check?House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.
'Eleanor Roosevelt Said Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You': Author David Michaelis On New Book 'Eleanor'Eleanor Roosevelt was much more than just the First Lady of the United States. A new book from Simon & Schuster examines 60 years of her personal and professional life.
Stimulus Package Update: As Unemployment Claims Climb, Have Both Sides Found Common Ground?A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?
'He Developed From An Unlikely Presidential Candidate To A World Leader': Steve Kroft On 'Barack Obama: The 60 Minutes Interviews' AudiobookPresident Barack Obama was interviewed 17 times by Steve Kroft while he was at CBS News. The former 60 Minutes correspondent discusses his new audiobook featuring all his conversations with the 44th President.
Market Strategist Warns 'Pain Felt On Main Street Quite Distinct From What's Reflected In Stock Market'In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
Stimulus Package Update: What Happens To The Economy Without A Second Stimulus?Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.

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Sneak peek: "The FBI Declassified": The Swindling SeductressA con woman with 15 aliases and dozens of scams across 16 states. How the FBI outsmarted this mysterious grifter. Watch an all-new "The FBI Declassified," narrated by Alana De La Garza of the CBS series "FBI," Tuesday, October 27 at 10/9c on CBS.
Miami cop faces discipline for wearing Trump 2020 face mask at voting siteA Miami police officer has been accused of intimidating voters at an early polling place, where he was pictured in uniform wearing a Trump 2020 face mask. The Miami police chief and mayor both called the officer's actions "unacceptable," and the officer faces disciplinary action. CBS Miami's Ty Russell reports.
Man charged for threatening to kidnap and kill Biden and HarrisA man was arrested after allegedly leaving a note threatening to kidnap and kill Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the home of a supporter of the Democratic presidential nominee. Jeff Pegues has details.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, October 21, 2020Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
U.S. reports more than 60,000 new COVID-19 casesIn at least four Midwestern states — South Dakota, Iowa, Idaho and Wisconsin — an alarming 20% of recent tests are positive.
Senate Republicans prepare for possible "post-Trump world""I don't think you can find a Republican in Washington who thinks President Trump is going to win reelection," said one strategist.
Pennsylvania's blue-collar workers share views on electionIn 2016, White voters without a college degree voted for President Trump by a more than two-to-one margin, helping lift him to surprise victories in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Tony Dokoupil went to Pennsylvania to learn if former Vice President Joe Biden has done enough to win voters back.
Hundreds of parents separated from kids at the border remain "unreachable"Advocates are on the ground in Central America looking for the "unreachable" parents of 545 children who could be eligible for court-mandated reunifications.

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Obama hits the trail for Biden in PennsylvaniaHe made his first in-person appearance for Biden in the Keystone State at a socially distanced drive-in rally.
Miami officer facing discipline for wearing Trump mask at voting siteMiami Mayor Francis Suarez called the officer's behavior "unacceptable," and said disciplinary measures will be taken.
Man charged for threatening to kidnap and kill Biden and HarrisA man was arrested after allegedly leaving a note threatening to kidnap and kill Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the home of a supporter of the Democratic presidential nominee. Jeff Pegues has details.
Senate Republicans prepare for possible "post-Trump world""I don't think you can find a Republican in Washington who thinks President Trump is going to win reelection," said one strategist.
Hundreds of parents separated from kids at the border remain "unreachable"Advocates are on the ground in Central America looking for the "unreachable" parents of 545 children who could be eligible for court-mandated reunifications.
Maryland man charged for leaving letter threatening Biden and HarrisThe man was caught on a Ring door camera leaving the note threatening to kill Biden and Harris at a Maryland house.
Parents of 545 children separated at U.S. border can't be foundHundreds of parents and children who were separated at the U.S. border under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy remain unaccounted for. Manuel Bojorquez takes a closer look.
Obama campaigns for Biden in PhiladelphiaFormer President Obama appeared at a drive-in rally in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening.