Kathy Bates, Elizabeth Banks

With Election Day just three weeks away, CBS News contributor David Becker explains the complexities of the U.S. voting process, how states handle early voting, and what every American should know. USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states. In this Mornings Memory, we revisit Gayle King's 2015 interview with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks about the making of "Bridge of Spies," the hit film that earned six Oscar nominations. Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall. First on "CBS Mornings Plus," we are announcing the name and logo of the National Women's Soccer League's 15th expansion team — Bos Nation. They are set to start competing in the league's 2026 season in a newly refurbished stadium. Jennifer Epstein and investor Elizabeth Banks share more. For the past 1,640 days, Maryland grandfather Tom Schruben has written a "bad dad joke" on a sign in his front yard. He started this tradition during the pandemic to lift his spirits and it has become a community favorite. Kathy Bates opens up about playing Madeline Matlock in the CBS reboot, tackling ageism and being an executive producer.
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