A report by one of the world’s leading scientists says species are going extinct at an alarming rate, leading us down a road of “biological annihilation.” CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke to conservationists Dr. Paul R. Ehrlich and Dr. Jane Goodall about what could be an irreversible tragedy. Source

With the 2020 election just four months away, candidates are looking for new ways to reach voters. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined “Red and Blue”‘s Elaine Quijano to discuss how candidates are using data collection and what’s changed since the last presidential election. Source

President Trump reacted to June’s jobs report by saying the U.S. economy is “roaring back.” That comes as the country saw a new daily record for COVID-19 cases. Josh Kraushaar, National Journal Daily’s senior national political columnist, joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source

The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity’s existence. Source

“We cannot separate ourselves from the natural world,” said legendary conservationist Jane Goodall. “We continue to destroy it at our peril.” Source

Officials say the criminal investigation has not found “any connection” between the sexual harassment allegations and Guillen’s disappearance. Source

Intelligence leaders spent the day on Capitol Hill briefing top lawmakers on allegations that the Russian government paid Taliban-linked militants bounties to kill U.S. troops. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source

A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors. Source

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public in counties with 20 or more positive coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source