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Thank you for joining us. We are going to begin tonight with breaking news. With the election just five days away, zeta, the storm that roared ashore on the gulf coast as a hurricane wednesday night is wrecking havoc up and down the east coast tonight, and throwing a wrench in the final days of the campaign. As we come on the air, at least six people are dead and millions are without power after zeta ripped through homes in louisiana overnight, reports tearing across the south today. Wind gusts ...

These ballots were cast already. They were cast under the laws of the states, and they were cast by the deadline. Some mail ballots might be coming in later that were postmarked. A lot of mail ballots came in today. But this process is still ongoing. And as was pointed out, and this was a really great point. On the one hand, President Trump is arguing to stop the count of validly cast ballots in states like michigan and wisconsin and pennsylvania and georgia, but on the other hand, arguing for c...

Probably are wondering what is the state of the race so far and what are we still waiting to get in . To get more on that we have Anthony Salvanto. Hes our director of election surveys here at cbs news. Runs the Battleground Tracker polls. Hes been following the race all night. Also Major Garrett still in coat and tie. Wondering if you were going to take that off. Salvanto has already gone down to the Shirt Sleeves and the tie is loosened a little. Good evening. Good morning to the two of you. W...

Reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with breaking news. Tonight, a new wave of coronavirus cases is now crashing across the country, taxing intensive care units and threatening to roll back months of progress in the fight against covid19. As we come on the air, more than 60,000 americans are now hospitalized with the virus, an alarming new high. Bracing for asis climbing, too. The c. D. C. Is now bracing for as many as 20,0...

Of the tensions, unrest, on election day, and in the immediate aftermath. I do know that our f. B. I. Has been very focused on this issue. Theyve set up relationships with state Election Officials to monitor what we see across various different states. In the event there is trouble, our governors do have the National Guard to preserve the peace. But, margaret, none of this discussion should discourage people from participating in voting and exercising their right and responsibility to vote. Im e...

Nascar drivers Bubba Wallace and denny hamlin tell us about their new venture with basketball icon Michael Jordan. First, todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. Right here in florida, its up to you. You hold the key. If florida goes blue, its over. The candidates are making their final push in key battleground states. You have to get out and vote. We are creating the greatest red wave in the history of our country. A Louisville Police officer who was shot during the raid that killed Br...

Concerns about the diagnosis and treatment of some Service Members traumatic brain injuries from iraq and afghanistan. Why a whistleblower decided to speak up. And a new mission for veterans, how a former marine is giving fellow vets a sense of purpose by offering them a chance to make a difference in disaster zones. But first, heres tie eyeopener. Its your world in 90 seconds. The news of the vaccine should not get people to say that we dont need to continue to do the Public Health measures. Mo...

Interference, accusing them of knowingly putting out false polls to limit turnout by his supporters. Well, by contrast today, joe biden urged americans to stay calm, assuring them the process is working. Here are the facts cbs news has not projected a winner. By our projections, joe biden leads in the race to 270 electoral votes, 253213. The race has tightened in the hand full of states that could decide who will become the next president of the United States. The margins are now razor thin, and...

A live look there. We will take you there live just as soon as it starts. Right now though, the word of the moment is vaccine. Im at a Football Stadium thats part of the Charleston County School District. Its the second largest in this state. They are ready to give their teachers the vaccine just as soon as the state gives the green light. Already some people in the state getting their vaccines at drivethru sites which presents its own set of challenges. We will talk about that and learn about a...

Nearly 100,000 new cases in a single day. Why blunt new comments from dr. Anthony fauci are creating a new rift between him and the president. And voter turnout could shatter records. Well talk to experts about making sure your vote counts. And casting your ballot without getting sick. Stay healthy. First, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. I believe that this is going to be loud and its going to be clear. Its time for donald trump to pack his bags and go home. We are in the ...