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This Morning from CBS News, Oct. 13, 2015

Listeria source

Former Blue Bell Ice Cream workers tell CBS News that management ignored their complaints about potentially unsanitary conditions at their plant. A Blue Bell Texas facility is linked to a listeria outbreak that made 10 people sick and killed three. CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with those ex-employees.

Taxing Wall Street

With the economy still scarred by the 2008 financial crisis, the Democratic candidates at tonight's presidential debate will be expected to discuss their plans for reforming Wall Street. One idea: taxing securities trades, which several of the contenders say can help tamp down reckless speculation.

GOP revolt

History hasn't been too kind to upstart House Republicans who challenged party leadership, but that's not stopping a few dozen staunch conservatives demanding a strong say in who the next speaker will be.

Early start

For some students, getting into college is about to get much more stressful. Some 80 top colleges and universities are planning to introduce an application system aimed at getting freshmen in high school to start building "admission portfolios." But some school counselors are pushing back, expressing concern that the process distracts from learning and favors richer students.

Medicare choices

With open enrollment for Medicare set to start Thursday, here's a look at how consumers can save big bucks by shopping wisely for coverage under the federal health insurance plan.

Nobel-worthy

This year's recipient of the Nobel prize for economics, Princeton University's Angus Deaton, is a deserving winner for his pioneering research into how consumers respond to public policy. Here's why his work is so important.

Playboy revamp

When Playboy was first published in 1953 featuring nude photos of Marilyn Monroe, the magazine was left undated because its founder, Hugh Hefner, wasn't sure there would be a second issue. Now, reports CBS News correspondent Anthony Mason, the world's most famous adult magazine is getting a makeover that will include the end of photos of nude women.

Brie Larson on "Room"

The 26-year-old is garnering lots of praise and even early Oscar buzz for her role in the upcoming drama. "Room" tells the story of a young boy named who's held captive in a small room along with his mother, played by Larson, who was raped by their captor.

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