Opinion: There's only one way to fix the presidential debates

There's wide public agreement that the ugly, contentious presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Tuesday night was an irritating national embarrassment -- "must-flee TV," as CNN contributor Paul Begala wisecracked. But the Commission on Presidential Debates' announcement that it's considering changes to the format of the two remaining debates won't cure the problem.

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Trump signs spending bill to keep government open until December 11

President Donald Trump early Thursday morning signed a spending bill to keep the government open until December 11, according to a tweet from White House spokesman Judd Deere.

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26 states see increases in coronavirus cases

As states continue to struggle to control the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control says infections for people 18-22 years old has risen by 55%. CNN's Erica Hill reports.

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'I feel mentally exhausted and burned out:' Doctors reflect on 1 million Covid-19 deaths

Frontline doctors describe the struggles and challenges they have faced during the months-long fight against Covid-19.

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Study finds female doctors work harder for less money

Female doctors get paid less than male doctors, but a new study disputes the common wisdom that it's because they work less.

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Cohen on Proud Boys: In Trump's mind, this is his army

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen about the President's remarks during the first 2020 presidential debate when he told right-wing extremist group the Proud Boys to "stand back and stand by."

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Campus police in Texas entered a sleeping student's dorm room with a gun and taser after a false report was filed, university says

A college freshman at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas was sound asleep when campus police entered her room at 3 a.m. on September 14, with one officer's gun drawn, her lawyer and university officials said.

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A Pennsylvania mom and her daughter pleaded guilty to killing five family members

A Pennsylvania woman and her daughter are expected to spend the rest of their lives in prison after pleading guilty Monday to killing five of their relatives last year, according to the Buck's County District Attorney's office.

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Eleven of the President's claims on election integrity fact-checked item-by-item

6 takeaways | Watch the full debate | Opinion: Who won?

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