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.”
Defense Secretary withdraws plea deal with 9/11 defendants
A plea deal reached this week with the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, along with two of his alleged accomplices, has been retracted.
In lawsuit, Justice Department says TikTok collected data on children
The Justice Department on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, saying that the social media giant collected data on users under the age of 13 without getting the permission of their parents. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Iran says Hezbollah will “choose broader and deeper targets” in Israel
The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has warned that Hezbollah may choose to attack much “broader and deeper targets” inside Israel.
Stocks drop following weak July jobs report
The stock market plunged Friday after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report raised fears of a slowing economy. But should Americans actually be worried about the sell-off? CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins to discuss.
Kamala Harris clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris has been cemented as the Democratic presidential nominee after a majority of delegates selected her in a virtual roll call vote, the party announced Friday. In the coming weeks, Harris will look to build on a strong July in which her campaign raised $310 million. Robert Costa has the latest.
U.S. hiring slows as unemployment rate ticks up
The U.S. added just 114,000 jobs in July, below expectations, the Labor Department reported Friday, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. Jo Ling Kent examines what is behind the slowdown.
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.
Study examines how sharks are being impacted by a changing ecosystem
A study by University of Miami researchers is seeking to understand more about how sharks interact with their ever-changing ocean home, and how pollution and warming waters are altering where sharks migrate, feed and give birth. Elaine Quijano explains.
Growing concerns of Iranian retaliation after Hamas leader’s death
There are growing concerns about how Iran will retaliate against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. CBS News’ Courtney Kealy joins with analysis.
