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Rhiannon12866
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October 25, 2021
The mosquito is the deadliest animal on Earth, and the tiny Aedes aegypti may be the worst species of all, spreading diseases like West Nile, malaria and dengue fever. Correspondent David Pogue reports on a test conducted in Fresno, Calif., to reduce the rising mosquito population there, by releasing sterile males, bred in a factory, to mate with females in the wild. Did the experiment work? Aired on 10/24/2021.
An experiment to reduce the mosquito population - CBS Sunday Morning
The mosquito is the deadliest animal on Earth, and the tiny Aedes aegypti may be the worst species of all, spreading diseases like West Nile, malaria and dengue fever. Correspondent David Pogue reports on a test conducted in Fresno, Calif., to reduce the rising mosquito population there, by releasing sterile males, bred in a factory, to mate with females in the wild. Did the experiment work? Aired on 10/24/2021.
October 25, 2021
Leaders from nearly 200 countries are set to gather in Glasgow, Scotland next week for the United Nations Climate Change conference. Tom Armstrong, who served in the White House Office of Science and Technology under the Obama administration, joins CBSN to discuss what's ahead. 10/24/2021.
World leaders prepare for UN climate summit - CBS News
Leaders from nearly 200 countries are set to gather in Glasgow, Scotland next week for the United Nations Climate Change conference. Tom Armstrong, who served in the White House Office of Science and Technology under the Obama administration, joins CBSN to discuss what's ahead. 10/24/2021.
October 25, 2021
Saad Aljabri was number two in Saudi intelligence until, he says, Mohammed bin Salman forced him out. Now, MBS is Saudi Arabia's crown prince, and Aljabri is in exile. Aljabri believes the crown prince wants him dead because of what he knows. Scott Pelley reports. 60 Minutes 10/24/2021.
Exiled former Saudi official Saad Aljabri: MBS has a “Tiger Squad” of henchmen - 60 Minutes Overtime
Former top Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri tells 60 Minutes that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman keeps a team of mercenaries to kidnap—and even kill—political dissenters. 10/24/2021.
Former Saudi intelligence official accuses Mohammed bin Salman of multiple murder plots, kidnapping
Saad Aljabri was number two in Saudi intelligence until, he says, Mohammed bin Salman forced him out. Now, MBS is Saudi Arabia's crown prince, and Aljabri is in exile. Aljabri believes the crown prince wants him dead because of what he knows. Scott Pelley reports. 60 Minutes 10/24/2021.
Exiled former Saudi official Saad Aljabri: MBS has a “Tiger Squad” of henchmen - 60 Minutes Overtime
Former top Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri tells 60 Minutes that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman keeps a team of mercenaries to kidnap—and even kill—political dissenters. 10/24/2021.
October 25, 2021
George Stephanopoulos interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding vaccines on “This Week.”
ABC This Week - Vaccines are 'likely' to be available to children 5-11 early Nov.: Dr. Fauci
George Stephanopoulos interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding vaccines on “This Week.”
October 25, 2021
Congressman Bennie Thompson, chair of the January 6 select committee, said that the House January 6 select committee has issued subpoenas for social media companies, including Facebook, that may be relevant to the investigation. Aired on 10/24/2021.
Thompson says Facebook is "working" with January 6 committee - Face the Nation
Congressman Bennie Thompson, chair of the January 6 select committee, said that the House January 6 select committee has issued subpoenas for social media companies, including Facebook, that may be relevant to the investigation. Aired on 10/24/2021.
October 25, 2021
As President Biden meets with Senators Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer, Democrats are hoping to vote on the legislation by the end of the week. With Steve Schmidt and Yamiche Alcindor. Aired on 10/24/2021.
The Latest on President Biden's Build Back Better Package - MSNBC
As President Biden meets with Senators Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer, Democrats are hoping to vote on the legislation by the end of the week. With Steve Schmidt and Yamiche Alcindor. Aired on 10/24/2021.
October 25, 2021
Ripping Yarns of Collusion, Mendacity, and Treason from the Chairman’s New Bestseller: Midnight in Washington.
Get tickets to see Al during his 15-city "The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour" Tour at https://alfranken.com/appearances.
Al Franken: Adam Schiff on The Curious Case of Donald Trump, 2021 and His Goons (Oct. 24, 2021)
Ripping Yarns of Collusion, Mendacity, and Treason from the Chairman’s New Bestseller: Midnight in Washington.
Get tickets to see Al during his 15-city "The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour" Tour at https://alfranken.com/appearances.
October 24, 2021
Thomas Jefferson (Jason Sudeikis) and the founding fathers (Mikey Day, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Andrew Dismukes, James Austin Johnson) have difficulty agreeing on what to include in the Declaration of Independence.
SNL: Declaration Pitch
Thomas Jefferson (Jason Sudeikis) and the founding fathers (Mikey Day, Alex Moffat, Kyle Mooney, Andrew Dismukes, James Austin Johnson) have difficulty agreeing on what to include in the Declaration of Independence.
October 24, 2021
Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like the FDA approving mixing and matching COVID booster shots.
The Devil on His Latest Accomplishments
The Devil (Jason Sudeikis) stops by Weekend Update to discuss what he’s been working on lately, like Trump’s new social media platform.
Not shown on tonight's show - 2 additional Weekend Update guests who were "cut for time:"
Melissa Villaseñor on Hispanic Heritage Month
In this Cut for Time Weekend Update segment, Melissa Villaseñor discusses embracing her heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Guy Who Just Bought a Boat on Halloween Dating Tips
In this Cut for Time Weekend Update segment, Guy Who Just Bought a Boat (Alex Moffat) shares his hottest Halloween dating tips.
SNL: Weekend Update
Steve Bannon Held in Contempt & Trump Social MediaWeekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week's biggest news, like the FDA approving mixing and matching COVID booster shots.
The Devil on His Latest Accomplishments
The Devil (Jason Sudeikis) stops by Weekend Update to discuss what he’s been working on lately, like Trump’s new social media platform.
Not shown on tonight's show - 2 additional Weekend Update guests who were "cut for time:"
Melissa Villaseñor on Hispanic Heritage Month
In this Cut for Time Weekend Update segment, Melissa Villaseñor discusses embracing her heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Guy Who Just Bought a Boat on Halloween Dating Tips
In this Cut for Time Weekend Update segment, Guy Who Just Bought a Boat (Alex Moffat) shares his hottest Halloween dating tips.
October 24, 2021
President Biden (James Austin Johnson) gets visited by the ghosts of his past (Jason Sudeikis, Alex Moffat).
SNL: Ghost of Biden Past Cold Open
President Biden (James Austin Johnson) gets visited by the ghosts of his past (Jason Sudeikis, Alex Moffat).
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