According to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department, the U.S. added 379,000 new jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.2%. Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick joined CBSN to discuss. Source
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Bolsonaro says “enough fussing and whining” as COVID death toll climbs
Bolsonaro has continuously downplayed the pandemic in Brazil, which has the second-largest COVID-19 death toll after the U.S. Source
Could a psychiatric drug treat COVID?
A psychiatrist at Washington University explains how a clinical trial was launched for the possible use of a 40-year-old antidepressant as a treatment for COVID. See the full report, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source
Stockton experiment shows guaranteed income works, analysis says
A $500-per-month stipend helped recipients secure full-time jobs, be better parents and partners, and improve their health. Source
Antidepressant possible candidate for the early treatment of COVID
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on how COVID, a California horse track and an antidepressant are connected. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source
Music giant J Balvin reflects on global stardom and crossover to mainstream
J Balvin’s music has been streamed by millions across the globe, but he wouldn’t call himself a superstar. Enrique Acevedo sat down with the musician for “60 Minutes+,” a new show on ViacomCBS’ new streaming platform, Paramount+. Acevedo joined CBSN to discuss the interview. Source
Expert weighs in on double masks and the Johnson and Johnson shot
Some people are skeptical of getting the new Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 shot because of its efficacy rate or because of moral objections. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN with what the science says about the vaccines, whether to wear two masks and more. Source
2005: Neil Armstrong on 60 Minutes
In 2005, Ed Bradley interviewed astronaut Neil Armstrong at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Source
Voting rights activists prepare for filibuster fight in Senate
This week, the House passed a sweeping election reform and voting rights bill, but the legislation faces a steep climb in the Senate. Democratic lawmakers are facing a tough decision as the For the People Act heads to the Senate floor: protect voting rights or protect the filibuster rule. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News reporter Adam Brewster, who is covering special elections and the midterms, joined CBSN to discuss what is next for the bill and the limitations of President Biden’s executive powers. Source
Regina King: “God put me here to tell more of our stories”
Preview: The Academy Award-winning actress is generating Oscar buzz for her motion picture directorial debut, “One Night in Miami.” Source