The U.S. experienced a hiring surge during President Biden’s first full month in office. According to the Labor Department, the U.S. economy added 379,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate also improved, dropping a tenth of a point to 6.2%. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest job numbers mean for the state of the economy. Source
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94-year-olds find love in the time of coronavirus
A couple, both widowed twice, was determined to hang onto love during the pandemic. Steve Hartman has more on their love story for this week’s “On the Road.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, March 5, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
CDC study finds in-person dining bans, wearing masks make a difference
As the COVID-19 infection rate has have been dropping, some governors are ditching mask mandates and allowing restaurants to reopen for in-person dining. Source
CBS News exclusive: Former Cuomo aide on governor’s alleged sexual harassment
Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, tells Norah O’Donnell that she told the governor’s chief of staff and attorney about the alleged sexual harassment. Source
Pope calls for end to violence on historic Iraq visit
Pope Francis became the first pope to step foot in Iraq, where he is spending four days calling for an end to violence. Chris Livesay shares more. Source
Royal feud escalates ahead of Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview
In the latest escalation between the royal family and Meghan, the former actress tells Oprah that she feels liberated being able to make her own choices and speak for herself. Charlie D’Agata has a preview. Source
Cuomo accuser alleges staffer took sexual harassment training for the governor
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office director denied taking sexual harassment training for him in 2019. Source
Trump State Department aide arrested on Capitol riot charges
A former member of the Trump administration was arrested and is facing multiple charges related to the Capitol riot. Source
Stimulus plan stalls as senators debate unemployment aid
Senate Democrats hit another hurdle as they try to get President Biden’s relief bill over the finish line. The latest debate is over unemployment aid. Nikole Killion has the latest. Source