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8/2: CBS News Weekender

Lana Zak reports on the market’s response to the July jobs report, the latest team USA Olympic medal count and meet a real-life “Emily in Paris.” Source

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Tips for Americans visiting Paris for Summer Olympics

The Paris Olympics have drawn an estimated 15 million people to the City of Light. After living there for over six years, influencer Amanda Rollins has gained more than 1 million TikTok followers and 209,000 on Instagram through her “American Fille” blog. Rollins joins CBS News to share tips for Americans visiting Paris. Source

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Air New Zealand abandons 2030 goal to cut carbon emissions

Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to cancel its goal to cut carbon emissions by 2030. John Gradek, coordinator of McGill University’s Aviation Management Program, joins CBS News to discuss the decision and examine how it could affect the industry. Source

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Protests continue in Venezuela over disputed election

The U.S. has recognized Venezuela’s opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend’s presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela. Source

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Several U.S. citizens still detained in Russia

Americans Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva are recuperating in the U.S. following a historic prisoner exchange with Russia. However, several U.S. citizens are still imprisoned in Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis explains why some Americans might not have been included in the deal. Source

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Simone Biles takes jab at Trump after 2nd gold medal win

Gymnast Simone Biles took a clear swipe at former President Donald Trump on social media Friday, posting “I love my black job” following her second gold medal win at the Paris Olympics. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson is in Paris with the latest on the Games. Source

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Harris to meet with top running mate contenders this weekend

Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates at the DNC virtual roll call Friday to become the 2024 Democratic nominee for president. Harris is expected to announce her running mate pick by Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest. Source

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