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
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
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
A look at the women who have run for U.S. president
CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak takes a look back at the history of women who have run for president in the U.S. Source
Supreme Court won’t block counting of certain provisional ballots in Pennsylvania
The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots. Source
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
Top tips on spotting misinformation ahead of Election Day
With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from the real ones. Source
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
Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020. Source