Preview: In an interview to air November 5 the award-winning singer, actor and director opens up to CBS News’ Gayle King about her new book, “My Name Is Barbra.” Source
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Sam Bankman-Fried trial jury took 4 hours to deliberate, find him guilty on all charges
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial came to an end Thursday with the jury finding him guilty on all charges, including fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett was in court as the verdict was read. Source
Biden visits Maine to honor mass shooting victims, press for gun control
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are in Maine to meet with first responders and families of the victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston. Source
Israel aid bill passed by House doesn’t have chance in the Senate
The $14.5 billion military aid package for Israel passed in the House of Representatives Thursday is not expected to be considered by the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what this means for Israeli and U.S. priorities in the Middle East. Source
What slower job growth in October means for the economy
Job growth slowed more than expected in October. The Labor Department reports employers added 150,000 jobs to the U.S. Economy. CBS News business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on the latest figures. Source
IDF surrounds Gaza City as Blinken visits Israel, urges more Palestinian civilian protection
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel to ensure more humanitarian aid and protection for Palestinian civilians trapped in Gaza. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio and Christina Ruffini report on the latest diplomatic developments in the Middle East. Source
Meta launches ad-free subscription plan in Europe
Meta is offering a monthly subscription plan at about $11 a month for people in Europe who want to see Instagram or Facebook without any ads. That price will bump up to about $17 early next year and Meta will still collect the same amount of personal data from each user. Shira Ovide, a tech reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the move. Source
U.S. adds 150,000 jobs in October with labor report pointing to “soft landing” for economy
Job growth slowed more than expected in October and the unemployment rate climbed to 3.9%, marking the end of large monthly gains, the government reported on Friday. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 150,000 last month versus a downwardly revised 297,000 in September. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9% from 3.8% the month prior, according to the Labor Department. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the numbers. Source
Takeaways from Blinken’s remarks in Israel as he calls for humanitarian aid in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel Friday for another round of high-level diplomatic talks. He said he urged Israel to ensure more humanitarian aid in Gaza and do more to protect Palestinian civilians. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more. Source
Political strategists on 3rd party candidates, Middle East policies and voters
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBS News to share their thoughts on what a third-party candidate means in the presidential race and how Middle East policies may resonate with voters. Source