A new congressional map in Alabama gives the state its second black-majority district after three federal judges selected new congressional lines ahead of the 2024 elections. Stephan Bisaha, a wealth and poverty reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, tells CBS News the decision came down to simple math. Source
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President Biden announces plan to increase American manufacturing jobs
During President Biden’s remarks today on the September jobs market, he took questions on why sentiments among Americans about the economy may not reflect what the strength this month’s data yields. Biden also announced more American jobs in manufacturing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Sam Bankman-Fried directed financial crimes, FTX co-founder testifies
Gary Wang returned to the witness stand on Friday to testify against fellow co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange. Source
How much does a $5,000 CD make in 6 months?
CD interest rates are the highest they’ve been in years. Here’s what you can make by depositing $5,000 into a six-month CD. Source
Dewalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee and more tool brands are all on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Upgrade your toolshed for less with these early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals. Source
General Milley | Sunday on 60 Minutes
As the nation’s highest-ranking military officer steps down, Norah O’Donnell profiles General Mark Milley. Source
“Long colds” may exist, researchers find while studying long COVID
Researchers found that people with acute respiratory infections who tested negative for COVID-19 could still experience long-term symptoms including coughing, stomach pain and diarrhea. Source
Democratic rising star Lina Hidalgo reveals what led her to take leave for clinical depression
Lina Hidalgo, who leads one of the most populated areas of the country, which includes Houston, stunned constituents over the summer when she took leave to seek treatment for clinical depression. First on “CBS Mornings,” Hidalgo opens up to CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe about what led to her leave and how she hopes to help others. Source
Biden says his hands are tied on border wall expansion
The Biden administration is rebuffing criticism over the decision to approve the expansion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it is bound by law to follow through with the project. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Is Jim Jordan the right House speaker candidate to unite the GOP? Strategists weigh in
A vote to decide who will be the next House speaker following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ouster is expected to take place next week. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker, calling him a “star.” Joel Payne, a CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist, and Michael Ricci, a Republican strategist who previously served as a communications aide for House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, joined CBS News to discuss whether Jordan is the right candidate to unite House Republicans and what the Democrats want to see from the next speaker. Source