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What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy

The final jobs report before Election Day shows the number of jobs added to the U.S. economy plummeted in October, with only 12,000 new hires. Despite adding roughly 100,000 fewer jobs than expected, the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at just above 4%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady joins to unpack the numbers. Source

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How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy

The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation’s progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more. Source

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Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress

Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats’ margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all likely to play a major role in the balance of power in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane details the key races that could swing control of either chamber. Source

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Harris calls Trump’s remark about Liz Cheney “disqualifying”

Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for his comments Thursday night about former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. He said, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her.” Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Trump for the remarks and called him unqualified to be president. CBS News’ Major Garrett and Zak Hudak have the latest on the 2024 presidential race. Source

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Could daylight saving time disrupt mental and physical health?

While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University, joins CBS News to discuss how “falling back” could disrupt health. Source

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Russian, North Korean diplomats meet as troops move toward Ukraine

Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries’ diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in its Ukraine combat. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the move’s significance, the Middle East conflict and election security concerns. Source

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