SkyWatchTV News 10/17/16: Biden Tells World About 'Covert' Attack on Russia

Vice President Joe Biden told NBC News Sunday the Obama administration "is contemplating an unprecedented cyber covert action" against Russia in retaliation for the unproven allegation that Moscow hacked the email server of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Does the vice president know what "covert" means? Also: Battle for Mosul begins; Russia sends aircraft carrier to Syria; Israel cuts ties to UNESCO; astronauts to Mars risk serious brain damage; and witches try to hex Donald Trump.