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Why the U.S. is seeing a record number of labor strikes

It’s being called the “hot labor summer.” From Hollywood to hotels, workers have been walking off the job — recent data from Cornell University shows around 119,000 U.S. workers were on strike as of May. Seth Harris, former acting U.S. Labor Secretary in 2013 under then-President Obama, joins CBS News to discuss what’s driving the recent wave of strikes and how increased strike activity could affect the economy. Source

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Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation

Officials are still combing through evidence in the case of the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer. Robert Kolker, an author and reporter who wrote a book about the lives of the victims at the center of the murders, joins CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the investigation. Source

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Former President Trump leads 2024 GOP field in fundraising

2024 presidential candidates filed their financial reports from the past few months over the weekend. The numbers show how much GOP candidates are raising and spending — and offer one view on how the race is evolving. CBS News chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. Source

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What is driving the extreme weather affecting millions of Americans?

More than 88 million Americans from coast to coast are under excessive heat warnings and advisories. The South and West are seeing record-breaking temperatures, and in the Northeast, heavy storms brought deadly flash floods over the weekend. Jonathan Vigliotti starts us off from California, Lana Zak reports from Pennsylvania and David Parkinson joins in-studio to break down the science behind extreme weather. Source

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Ukraine damages key Crimea bridge

Ukrainian officials are taking credit for an attack that damaged a key bridge that links Crimea to Russia. Charlie D’Agata reports on the bridge’s strategic importance. Source

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