The 2022 election influencers
Here are the groups influencing and likely deciding the midterm elections. CBS News will follow them to see how they vote — and if they vote in November.
U.S.
New Jersey joins states suing fossil fuel giants over climate change
The lawsuit claims businesses not only failed to warn the public, but "launched public-relations campaigns to sow doubts" over the impact of burning oil and gas.
NIH investigates Boston University COVID experiments amid controversy
Boston University says its research with "chimeric recombinant" viruses did not lead to a "gain of function."
Trump's legal troubles come to a head in New York
The cases have drawn out for years, both civil and criminal, state and federal — and "it's not a total coincidence that it's all coming together at once."
Robert Pape on rising political violence in America — "Intelligence Matters"
The University of Chicago professor discusses his research on political violence in the U.S. and its implications as the midterm elections approach.
New York opens huge tent shelter for migrants bused up from the south
Officials say the spartan facility on an island will offer men sent up from border states a "loving and caring" waystation to plot their next moves.
Snake discovered on United flight from Florida to New Jersey
The non-venomous snake was removed from the plane by airport staff when the flight landed in Newark.
NYC set to change trash collection process to fight "explosion of rats"
"Everybody that knows me, they know one thing — I hate rats," Mayor Eric Adams said.
California dive boat captain faces new federal charge in fire that killed 34
All 33 passengers and a crew member died in the 2019 fire. Captain Jerry Boylan and four other crew members escaped.
Man pleads guilty to illegally dumping waste into Jackson sewer system
A Jackson wastewater hauler pleaded guilty for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson sewer system, prosecutors announced.
Oath Keepers member: We were preparing "to take up arms and fight back"
Jason Dolan, who pleaded guilty to committing crimes on Jan. 6, testified as a cooperating witness in the government's case.
Kevin Spacey finishes testifying in sexual misconduct civil trial
Actor Anthony Rapp has sued Spacey for $40 million, claiming that he was sexually abused by Spacey when he was a teen.
Colts' Irsay says "there is merit to remove" Washington owner Dan Snyder
Removing Dan Snyder would be unprecedented and requires 24 votes from the other owners.
Toy dinosaur the size of a small child gets VIP treatment on flight home
A toy dinosaur the size of a small child was especially taken care of by airport workers, who wanted it to get home safely.
Stocks extend rally as U.S. companies report solid profits
Corporate earnings are holding up despite recession fears, cheering investors. But some analysts urge caution.
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White House restores financial disclosure page after CBS News inquiry
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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Armed man arrested near White House planned to kill Trump, DHS says
What Stephen Miller has pushed for while in Trump admin.
DOJ dropping suit over alleged noncitizen ballots
How 2 lifelong singles in the same town ended up married
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe
