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Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash; Illinois GOP candidate denounced for 2017 comments
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Burn pit bill awaits Biden's signature after passing Senate
A bill that would provide healthcare benefits to some 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars now awaits President Biden's signature after passing in the Senate Tuesday. Rosie Torres, founder of Burn Pits 360, a nonprofit for veterans exposed to toxins, spoke to CBS News.
Kansas voters uphold right to abortion
In Kansas, abortion rights supporters won a surprising victory in a red state, when voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have enabled state lawmakers to ban or restrict abortion in the state. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice, Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason, and Capitol Hill reporter for the Wall Street Journal Siobhan Hughes join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest in politics.
Scientists warn of risks of "climate endgame"
A team of international scientists says the world needs to start preparing for the possibility of a "climate endgame," a potentially catastrophic scenario, as extreme weather events keep ravaging the planet. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.
Pelosi departs Taiwan amid tensions with China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan after pledging to not abandon its people. She visited the self-governing island this week despite threats from China, which considers Taiwan to be part of its territory. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBS News' Debra Alfarone and Jim Axelrod to discuss the trip and how the White House has reacted to it.
K9 helps National Guard with flood-relief efforts
Video released by the U.S. Army National Guard shows a K9 wearing goggles as it flew in a helicopter over Kentucky. The dog joined in the National Guard's flood-relief efforts.
How drone strike took out al Qaeda leader
The U.S. State Department is warning Americans about potential attacks in response to the drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan. As CBS senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge explains on "CBS News Mornings," that attack was made possible by a high-tech drone and extensive intelligence efforts.
Sea lion steals catch from fisherman
Justin Chorney was fishing near Powell River, British Columbia, recently when he got a catch – but a bold sea lion wanted the fish too, and jumped out of the water to steal it.
Turkish-made drones used in Ukraine conflict
Drones play a major role in modern-day wars, including the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir got exclusive access to the facilities where some of those drones are manufactured.
8/2: Red and Blue
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan; Actor Kevin Costner endorses Rep. Liz Cheney
Trayvon Martin shooting: A timeline of events
Saturday marks 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed. Here is a look back at the timeline of events that sent shockwaves through America.
A big win for Ukraine over Russia
Russian forces are withdrawing from Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBS News from Vinnytsia, Ukraine, to discuss this and more of the latest on the war.
Key races in Arizona primary
Voters in five states are casting ballots in primary elections, and on the Republican side it's another test of former President Donald Trump's influence. In Arizona, there are several key races including primaries for the House, Senate and governorship. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more.
What to know about Ayman al-Zawahiri
Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a major architect of the 9/11 attacks, was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan over the weekend. Here's what to know about the terrorist leader, who was considered the brains of Osama bin Laden's terror group.
U.S. kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
President Biden has confirmed the death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the significance of this attack with CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis.
8/1: Red and Blue
President Biden's legislative agenda rejuvenated; Arizona primary elections draw national attention
Texts missing from Trump DHS officials
We are learning about more text messages that went missing from government phones after the January 6 Capitol riot. Lindsay Gorman, senior fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
U.S. facing monkeypox vaccine shortage
As the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. continues to spread, demand for the vaccine is outpacing supply. According to a Washington Post article, no more shots are scheduled to arrive until October at the earliest, putting tens of thousands of high-risk men at risk. National reporter Dan Diamond authored that piece and joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand on Mariupol
Ukraine rejected Russia's demand that citizens in the besieged, strategically important port city of Mariupol surrender in exchange for safe passage out. That came just hours after Russia bombed an art school in the city that Ukrainian officials said was sheltering nearly 400 people, and as fighting continues on Mariupol’s streets.
Rand Paul holds up $40B in U.S. Ukraine aid
Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky is stalling Senate approval of an additional $40 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine. He insists that an inspector general be appointed to oversee spending on Ukraine. The FAA has stripped two daredevil pilots of their licenses after they tried to switch planes in mid-air over the Arizona desert. One crashed. And we’re getting the first image ever of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Eight telescopes worldwide helped capture it.
U.S. set to impose new sanctions on Russia
The U.S. is about to impose a new round of sanctions on Russia as more evidence emerges of Russian troops killing civilians in Ukraine. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors through at least 2024. And police have outfoxed and caught a fox that was attacking people on Capitol Hill, including a congressman and reporter.
Seven states holding primaries
Seven states are holding primaries today involving nearly 80 congressional districts, including some that could determine control of the House in November. Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter over his concern about bots on the platform. And there's a new quarter from the U.S. mint – honoring Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller - the Cherokee Nation’s first female principal chief.
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic to close
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic - at the center of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision - is set to close after a state judge rejected a request to temporarily block a law banning most abortions. The next January 6th hearing, on Tuesday, will focus on "efforts to assemble that mob on the mall," a House select committee member told CBS News. And a 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton is expected to fetch as much as $8 million when it’s auctioned by Sotheby’s.
Migrants sent by Texas governor are in D.C.
Twenty-four migrants from Latin America bussed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have arrived in Washington, D.C. Abbott and President Biden are feuding over administration COVID policy. More than 150 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in New Mexico. And Allyson Felix of the U.S. , the most-decorated track-and-field athlete in Olympic history, says she’ll retire after one last season.
Roe v. Wade’s time may be up
An initial draft opinion obtained by Politico suggests the Supreme Court will vote to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision. In the draft, which is several months old, Justice Samuel Alito writes in part that Roe was “egregiously wrong from the start.” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address Ukraine's parliament remotely amid hopes for more evacuations from Mariupol. And the stars sparkled at the annual Met Gala in New York as the “party of the year” returned to its pre-pandemic schedule.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins fourth term as Brazil's president
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Trump says he's weighing deal with Iran against action to "finish them off"
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge
Alaska Senate candidate sustains "minor injuries" in car accident
Four Corners region faces more flood threats following days of heavy rain
