The economy added 1.8 million jobs in July, dropping the unemployment rate to 10.2%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the numbers and whether a second wave of layoffs is expected at small businesses. Source
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Legal analyst: New York has a “very good case” against the NRA
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to dissolve the NRA. The suit accuses top executives including CEO Wayne LaPierre of misusing millions of dollars on lavish personal expenses. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with his legal analysis. Source
Trump suggests there could be a vaccine before November 3: Is it possible?
President Trump says he is optimistic the U.S. could have a COVID-19 vaccine before November 3. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the likelihood there is a vaccine in the fall and address vaccine efficacy and safety concerns. Source
New York attorney general’s office sues National Rifle Association
New York Attorney General Letitia James held a press conference announcing the state’s lawsuit against the National Rifle Association. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
No deal: Democrats and White House negotiators clash over coronavirus relief bill
After a more than three-hour meeting, Democrats and White House negotiators still don’t have a deal on coronavirus relief for nearly 30 million Americans. The president is now threatening to take executive action if the two sides can’t come to an agreement. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Protests mount against Lebanese government over deadly Beirut blast
People in Beirut are protesting against the government, after a giant explosion killed more than 150 people. They’re angry over accusations of government corruption they believe led to Tuesday’s blast. Imtiaz Tyab is in Beirut, speaking to survivors. Source
Employers slowed hiring in July as coronavirus spread
So far, less than half of the jobs lost in March and April have returned. Source
Major U.S. cities see elevated jobless rates amid pandemic
As the pandemic continues, the nation’s major cities are seeing elevated jobless levels, and Americans across the country are feeling the financial strain. Mark Strassmann has the story of two women who are fearful for their futures. Source
Trump “optimistic” about a COVID-19 vaccine near Election Day
Public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, do not expect a vaccine to be available to the public before 2021. Source
Power outages hit parts of Manhattan
Con Edison said it was investigating a “problem on our transmission system that caused three networks in Manhattan to lose their electric supply.” Source