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Martha Stewart responds to backlash over ‘hungry’ homeless Halloween costume

Martha Stewart on Sunday responded to backlash about her Halloween costume, saying she was “distressed” to learn that her outfit, which depicted a “hungry” homeless person, had caused offense.

Stewart, who built a lifestyle empire around cooking and home entertainment, shared a photo of herself in tattered clothing, holding a clipboard that read, “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!” She posed with a tired expression and makeup meant to look like dirt on her face.

The photo was the third slide in an Instagram carousel promoting her candle collection on QVC.

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Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 1, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and the executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Nov. 1, 2026.

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Michigan Democratic rift spills into public and more

The November 2026 midterm elections are just two days away. Candidates in key races — and President Trump — are making their closing arguments to voters.

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Stevens endorses Rodgers amid rift with El-Sayed

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Sunday amid a rift with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed that has come front and center in the final sprint to Election Day. "Our Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Abdul, said that I was no longer welcome in his campaign and that I should stay away, and he's right," Stevens said in a video posted on social media Sunday. "And that's why I am endorsing Mike Rogers for the United States Senate today."

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Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise

Residents of Villa Vie Odyssey, which remains stuck in Cambodia, have been informed the cruise ship is now under control of its lender, CBS News has learned.

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