Unemployment jumped from 3.5% to 3.8% this month, a sign that the job market is cooling. The market also added 187,000 jobs. The Biden administration said this showed more people joining the workforce. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is considering another interest hike amid soaring inflation. Christina Ruffini reports. Source
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Mohamed Al Fayed, businessman who battled English royals, dies at 94
Al Fayed was convinced his son Dodi and Princess Diana were killed in a conspiracy masterminded by Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Source
Jimmy Buffet, “Margaritaville” singer, dies at 76
The singer’s death was announced in a statement posted on his website and social media channels. Source
Jimmy Buffett, “Margaritaville” singer, dies at 76
The singer’s death was announced in a statement posted on his website and social media channels. Source
Manhunt on for convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison
A search is on for a convicted murderer who escaped from a prison in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Thursday. Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced last week in the stabbing death of a former girlfriend. He is also wanted in connection with a homicide in Brazil. Source
More than 85,000 TOMY highchairs recalled over possible loose bolts
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 11 children suffered injuries after the highchair separated from the base. Source
9/1: CBS News Weekender
Catherine Herridge reports on the Labor Day travel rush, the manhunt for an escaped convicted murderer in Pennsylvania, and a preview of Week 1 of college football. Source
Is social media dying?
With so many apps available for people to share the details of their lives, some are now feeling social media fatigue. Sydney Bradley, senior reporter for Insider, joins CBS News to explain how some people are putting the “social” back in social media. Source
How gas prices could affect your Labor Day weekend plans
Labor Day weekend is here, and millions of Americans –an estimated 148 million according to one survey — aren’t planning to stay home. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the latest on the travel rush. Source
U.S. sees rise in COVID-19 cases ahead of Labor Day weekend
A summer rise in COVID-19 cases has led to an increase in hospitalizations and deaths from the disease nationwide. As Elaine Quijano reports — health officials are suggesting Americans “mask up” this Labor Day weekend. Source