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LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Two Raccoons Break Into A Chase Bank AUDIO: Buffy Martin Tarbox SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Call it 'Oceans 11' raccoon edition. A pair of trashcan pandas managed to break into a closed Chase Bank in Redwood City, . The thought of getting rich likely isn't what drew them in. But they seemed to be keen on an open box of almond cookies. A few computer screens and papers got knocked over in the process. How they got into the bank would make even the best bank robbers jealous. A humane society rep says they climbed a tree next to the bank, got into the building's air ducts, and fell through the ceiling tiles. It took animal control about 10 minutes to get them out of the building. OUTCUE: of the bank

NASA Lands Spacecraft On Asteroid AUDIO: NASA TV Broadcast SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: Why reach for the stars when you can reach for the asteroids? NASA successfully landed a spacecraft on an asteroid for the first time ever. The goal is to collect samples to bring back to Earth. Scientists think the space rock contains some of the building blocks that created the solar system. But the news isn't all rosy yet. It will be a few days before NASA knows if they were successful in actually grabbing samples. And if they *were* successful, the materials won't return to Earth until 2023. OUTCUE: in progress

Parents Of Viral Walmart Baby Speak Out AUDIO: Nick Janzen SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: It was a stupid, innocent moment. And then the internet took over. Ivy and Nick Janzen went with their 5-month old daughter to Walmart. Dad thought it'd be funny to raise his daughter's face to the security camera so it would take up the whole monitor. Mom snapped a pic. The simple, yet hilarious picture has now been seen over a million times online. Dad said he thought it would just be a funny picture for the family to enjoy. He couldn't believe it blew up. OUTCUE: to have

102-Year-Old Goes Skydiving AUDIO: Millie Bailey SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks. World War II Veteran Millie Bailey has wanted to go skydiving for a decade. Amazingly, that means the thought popped into her head when she was 92. Now at 102, she finally accomplished her goal. Her past accomplishments have been recognized by President Obama and President Trump. She constantly sends care packages to troops, and raises about 10-grand a year for schoolchildren. Her latest feat was a bit more exhilarating. She says as soon as she began flying through the air, she felt like she was alone, rather than attached to a trained skydiver. OUTCUE: (laughing)

‘Reader’s Digest’ Names Nicest Town In America AUDIO: Heather Grace SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: And the nicest town in America is... Buchanan, Michigan! Situated near nothing at all interesting, the town of about 45-hundred people came together to unite during a time of unrest in the U.S. At least that's according to the folks at ‘Reader's Digest.’ Despite Black Lives Matter protests and arguments about how to handle the pandemic, all things apparently ran smoothly in Buchanan. Of note in the article was 'The Scarecrow Factory,' a local store specializing in locally made goods. Jackson Scholz, a champion of the 200-meter sprint in the 1924 Olympics, is one of the notable names from the town. Heather Grace, who recently moved to the area says the town lives up to its reputation. Buchanan is about a 30-minute drive from South Bend, Indiana. It's roughly 3-hours West of Detroit. OUTCUE: nice and kind

POLITICS

50 Cent Is Voting For President Trump AUDIO, CUT 1: 50 Cent rapping "I Get Money" AUDIO, CUT 2: Ice Cube SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH, CUT 1: 00:00:19 LENGTH, CUT 2: 00:00:13 LEAD: Joe Biden is losing the rapper demographic. First Ice Cube jumped ship and said he was working with the Trump administration to help Black Americans. Now 50 Cent has announced he too is swinging right. The rapper took to Instagram after learning about some possible tax increases if Biden were elected. He says he’s now voting for Trump, joking that he doesn’t want to become ’20 Cent.’ The Biden campaign says single earners making under $400-thousand would not pay more taxes. OUTCUE, CUT 1: I Get It OUTCUE, CUT 2: going to do that

Tiffany Trump’s Pride Event Speech Goes Viral AUDIO: Tiffany Trump SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Tiffany Trump has gone viral. The First Daughter spoke at a ‘Trump Pride’ event. And things did not go great. The internet is calling her 10-minute speech “cringe worthy.” She talked about having gay friends. Insisted her father was an advocate for the gay community. And jumbled up the L-G-B-T-Q letters, even throwing in a rogue ‘I’ and ‘A.’ The event was held on Saturday in Florida. But the video of the 27-year-old is only now gaining traction. OUTCUE: okay?

Broadway Actors Sing Song Encouraging Voting AUDIO: Broadway Actors singing SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:39 LEAD: It's been a rough year for Broadway. But some of the actors are teaming up to encourage people to get out and vote. Performers from various shows are singing, "make a plan to vote." The song features singing, tap dancing, and lyrics about safety precautions when it comes to voting. They say to keep your distance if you vote in person and to send mail-in ballots early. OUTCUE: (music ends)

Miami Police Officer Under Fire For Wearing Trump Mask At Polling Place AUDIO: Francis Suarez SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Controversy in Miami over a Trump mask. An off-duty officer was in full uniform at a polling place. Over his face was a mask that said "TRUMP 2020" The words 'No More [expletive]" were written underneath. He was waiting in line to vote. The chairman of Miami's Democratic Party said it's an example of voter intimidation. The police union said it's freedom of speech. Meanwhile, Mayor Francis Suarez says the city and the police department are investigating. OUTCUE: elected office

MOVIES AND TV

Anthony Hopkins Has Gone Into The Candle Business AUDIO: Anthony Hopkins; Stella Arroyave SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: Anthony Hopkins has gone into the candle business. The ‘Silence of the Lambs’ star says he’s spent 2020 focusing on a new fragrant passion this year. Now he’s launching his very own Fragrance Candle and Diffuser Collection. He and his wife told ‘Entertainment Tonight’ he’s always been into things that smelled good, so this seemed like a natural transition. The collection drops today. Every purchase provides up to 50 meals to help end childhood hunger through No Kid Hungry. OUTCUE: (laughter)

Bill Cosby’s Mugshot Looks Terrible AUDIO: 'Fat Albert' Nats SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Bill Cosby’s mugshot is trending. The comedian-turned-convicted-felon had to get an updated photo taken in September. It’s just been released to the public. And he looks awful. He’s aged a ton and looks disheveled. He’s seen looking down, grinning and wearing a white face mask around his neck. So why the new snapshot? When inmates look a lot different from their original mug shot, they have to take a new one. And yeah - he looks different. Bill Cosby has been in prison since 2018. He was charged with sexual assault. OUTCUE: for you (music fades)

‘’ Star Says Donald Trump Supporter Spit On Her Car AUDIO: Amber Riley SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: ‘Glee star’ Amber Riley is not happy. In a video posted to Instagram she claims a Donald Trump supporter spit on her car. In the heated rant she says he kept pointing at his MAGA hat while blocking her in a parking lot. When she ignored him and pulled into a parking spot, she says he spit on her vehicle. The 34-year-old went on to say she was, quote “done being nice.” OUTCUE: on my car

TV Preview AUDIO: 'Amazing Race' Preview LENGTH: 00:00:25 LEAD: Tonight at 8pm ET on MTV it's the 'CMT Music Awards.' Tonight at 8pm ET on TNT catch 'All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite' Tonight at 8pm ET on CBS, see an all new 'Big Brother.' Tonight at 8pm ET on NBC, it's 'The Wall.' At 8pm ET on USA, it's 'WWE NXT.' At 8pm ET on FOX, it's game two of the World Series between the Rays and Dodgers. At 9pm ET on NBC, the last of the semi-finals on 'American Ninja Warrior.' At 9pm ET on CBS, an all new 'The Amazing Race.' OUTCUE: (music fades)

MUSIC

Ashley McBryde Talks About Hosting Tonight’s CMT Music Awards AUDIO: Ashley McBryde (CBS This Morning) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: Get ready country music fans! The CMT Music Awards airs tonight at 8 ET. Country star Ashley McBryde is co-hosting alongside Kane Brown and ‘Modern Family’ actress Sarah Hyland. McBryde joined ‘CBS This Morning’ to discuss her first-time hosting gig. She says she has had butterflies since being asked to host. But she’s finally getting the teleprompter-reading down. McBryde won a CMT award in 2019 for Breakthrough Video. She keeps her trophy in her guest bathroom. OUTCUE: correctly

Lizzo Teaches David Letterman How To Rap AUDIO: Lizzo; David Letterman ('My Next Guest Needs No Introduction') SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Season 3 of David Letterman’s Netflix show, ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ begins streaming today. Letterman interviews Kim Kardashian, Lizzo and Dave Chappelle, just to name a few. We’ve got a sneak peek of the 73-year-old getting a master class on rapping by Lizzo. The two are in what looks to be her home studio spitting some beats. If it’s any indication of how the season will be, we’re in for a binge worthy show. OUTCUE: as you're going to get

CORONAVIRUS LIFE

Disneyland And Universal Studios Will Stay Closed For Awhile AUDIO: Disney’s "It's a Small World" SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:31 LEAD: Sorry Mickey. Officials in California say major theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios will have to wait a little longer to reopen. They say gates will stay shut until the county's COVID risk level drops to the lowest tier of minimal spread. Disney executives have been trying hard to get the California parks to re-open. Disney World started back up in July. But California’s health secretary says they shouldn’t hold their breath. OUTCUE: (music fades)

SPORTS

Dodgers Take Game One Of World Series AUDIO: Joe Buck LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT FOX*** Clayton Kershaw pitched a gem for the Dodgers and steam rolled over Tampa in game one of the World Series. Kershaw pitched six innings allowing just 1 run on 2 hits. L.A. won 8-3. Among those helping expand the Dodgers lead, was outfielder Mookie Betts who hit a solo shot in the 6th to put L.A. up 7-1. Joe Buck had the call on FOX. OUTCUE: 7 to 1

LATE NIGHT Late Night Highlights AUDIO: Stephen Cobert; Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: Finally, a mute button. After Americans were left battered and traumatized from the September 29th debate, the Commission on Presidential Debates has announced they’ll be cutting off the mics. Each candidate will get an uninterrupted 2-minutes to make their remarks tomorrow night. Late night hosts Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah weighed in on the move. Want to see how effective muting presidential candidates really is? Tune in Thursday night at 9 ET for the final debate. OUTCUE: use his mic

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Dolly Parton LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' singer Dolly Parton said she considers herself more of a songteller rather than a songwriter. OUTCUE: coffee table book

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen was intrigued by the hypothetical conversation President Trump had with the CEO of Exxon-Mobil. OUTCUE: ready

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen mocked President Trump for calling himself Superman at a rally. OUTCUE: about journalism

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Stephen said President Trump might have plans to get around the mute button at Thursday's debate. OUTCUE: young man

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor said it makes no sense for police to respond to protests of police brutality with more police brutality. OUTCUE: my Yelp review

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: On 'The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,' Trevor said it makes no sense for a Nigerian police force to be arresting people just for owning iPhones. OUTCUE: for 5G

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in History 1cut AUDIO: Thomas Edison LENGTH: 00:00:11 LEAD: Deals with October 21, 1879 -- 141 years ago today, Thomas Edison perfected a workable electric light at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Years later, Edison reflected on the rapid developments that followed his investion. OUTCUE: electrician and inventor

Today in History 2cut AUDIO: Narrator LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: Deals with October 21, 1966 -- 54 years ago today, a coal waste landslide in Aberfan, Wales engulfed a primary school and some 20 houses, killing 144 people. 116 of the victims were children. British Movietone described the significance of the tragedy. OUTCUE: for the future

Today in History 3cut AUDIO: Benjamin Spock LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: From October 21, 1967 -- 53 years ago today, thousands of demonstrators opposed to the Vietnam war tried to storm the Pentagon, after a peaceful rally at the Lincoln Memorial. At the rally, the famous baby doctor, Benjamin Spock, said the real enemy lived nearby in the White House. OUTCUE: a bloody quagmire

Today in History 4cut AUDIO: Richard Nixon LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From October 21, 1971 -- 49 years ago today, President Nixon named his selections to replace Justices Hugo Black and John Harlan on the U.S. Supreme Court: Lewis F. Powell and William H. Rehnquist. OUTCUE: the United States

Today in History 5cut AUDIO: Saul Bellow LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From October 21, 1976 -- 44 years ago today, Author Saul Bellow won the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first American so honored since John Steinbeck in 1962. Bellow said the award had a practical side, in addition to being a great honor. OUTCUE: I'm recognized

Today in History 6cut AUDIO: Richard Hibey LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: From October 21, 1988 -- 32 years ago today, a federal grand jury in indicted Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, accusing them of stealing more than 100 million dollars from the Philippines treasury. Their lawyer Richard Hibey (HIGH'-bee), said the former Philippine president and his wife were innocent.

NOTE: Ferdinand Marcos was declared too ill to face trial. His wife was found not guilty. OUTCUE: to be such

Today in History 7cut AUDIO: Jesse Turner LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Deals with October 21, 1991 -- 29 years ago today, American Jesse Turner was released after nearly five years of captivity in Lebanon. He spoke to reporters the next day. OUTCUE: all their help

Today in History 8cut AUDIO: Steve Futterman LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: From October 21, 2007 -- 13 years ago today, on the first day of what would become the largest evacuation in California history, wildfires driven by powerful Santa Ana winds burned several homes near San Diego and in Malibu. CBS News Correspondent Steve Futterman was on the scene. OUTCUE: of the wind

Today in History 9cut AUDIO: Barack Obama LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From October 21, 2011 -- Nine years ago today, President Obama declared an end to the U.S. military presence in Iraq.

NOTE: Some troops did return later to help in the war against ISIS. OUTCUE: will be over

Today in History 10cut AUDIO: Thokozile Masipa, LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From October 21, 2014 -- Six years ago today, South African Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius stood before judge Thokozile Masipa as she sentenced him to five years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Known as the "Blade Runner", the double-amputee competed with the help of carbon-fiber running blades. OUTCUE: and to the accused

Today in History 11cut AUDIO: Judge Judy LENGTH: 00:00:10 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday judge Judy Sheindlin! The TV judge was born October 21, 1942 -- 78 years ago today. OUTCUE: from your parents

Today in History 12cut AUDIO: Kim Kardashian LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Happy birthday Kim Kardashian West! The socialite was born October 21, 1980 -- 40 years ago today. OUTCUE: ten years old

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