Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Burned ExxonMobil contractor suing after refinery fire
The flames burned for more than five hours and more than 60 workers were treated Source
Puerto Rico governor says chosen replacement will be sworn in
Rosselló said he is resigning Friday as planned Source
Brisket prices soaring on barbecue popularity
Although the U.S. has ramped up beef production, it hasn’t been enough to keep up with Americans’ hankering for the slow-cooked cut of meat. Source
Brisket prices soar on growing appetite for barbecue
The U.S. has ramped up beef production, but consumers are ever hungrier for the once cheap cut of meat Source
Trump slams Democrats running for president at Ohio rally
President Trump targeted Democratic candidates for president at a rally in Ohio. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to break down the day’s politics news. Source
Rep. Will Hurd, only black Republican in the House, won’t seek reelection
Rep. Will Hurd of Texas, the only black Republican in the House, said he will not run for reelection in 2020. Hurd is the sixth Republican in the last two weeks to say he won’t try to return to the House. Julia Manchester of The Hill joined CBSN to explain why Hurd is stepping away. Source
Trump says former DNI nominee John Ratcliffe “was being treated very unfairly”
As Donald Trump left for his Bedminster golf club, he told reporters at the White House that his pick to replace Dan Coats as the head of the 17-agency intelligence community, John Ratcliffe, had been treated “very harshly” and “very unfairly” by the press. Ratcliffe’s nomination raised questions because of his limited experience with intelligence matters. He withdrew from consideration Friday and plans to remain in Congress. Source
Trump speaks before departing for Bedminster for the weekend
Earlier on Friday Trump announced the withdrawal of Rep. John Ratcliffe’s nomination for director of national Intelligence Source
The 2020 contenders
These are the candidates who have announced an exploratory committee or are all-in for the presidency in 2020, aiming to deny Trump a second term Source