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8/3: Kansas voters reject a move to remove abortion rights protections. Vin Scully, exalted baseball announcer, dies. Aug 03, 2022

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Celebration in Kansas last night, after voters rejected a move to remove abortion rights protections from the state's constitution. It's the first referendum on the issue since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Voters rejected the measure, put forth by republican legislators, nearly 60 to 40 percent. Kansas is just one of five states that held key primary contests yesterday, and some of the GOP candidates backed by former President Trump are celebrating. An overseas trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is causing big friction with China this morning. She has just left Taiwan's capital, after visiting the national legislature and meeting with the country's president. The move has upset China, which considers Taiwan to be a rogue province. It's responding with military exercises around the island nation. Hot weather is replacing high water in eastern Kentucky. The deadly flooding is receding, and we're getting a better look at the disaster. Streets and buildings were filled with two feet of mud on Monday after a storm tore through the area. The death toll in Kentucky stands at 37, and the search for more victims continues. Governor Andy Beshear says most of the hundreds of people reported missing have been found. Record- breaking temperatures are expected across the country over the next few days. Vin Scully, baseball's most exalted play-by-play announcer, died last night at his home in Los Angeles.

8/2: Key figure in planning the 9/11 attacks died in a U.S. drone strike. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan. Aug 02, 2022

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Al-Zawahiri, a key figure in planning the 9/11 attacks, died in a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan on Saturday. He'd been running al Qaeda since Osama bin Laden was killed, and led the terror organization's spread to other countries. President Biden announced the news from the White House last night. A devastating development in Northern California in the fight to control the state's largest wildfire this year. Officials say two people were found dead in a car after the McKinney fire tore through a neighborhood near the Oregon border. The fire has now burned through an area larger than the city of Seattle and many more people are unaccounted for. In Kentucky, the death toll is up to at least 37 from some of the worst flooding the state has ever seen. Crews are desperately searching for survivors in areas that are very hard to reach right now. Breaking news from Asia, where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has just arrived in Taiwan. That could anger China, which considers Taiwan to be part of its territory. Five states across the country hold primaries today: Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington.

8/1: Dozens of people are dead, and many more are still unaccounted for after historic floods in Kentucky. Pres. Biden is in isolation again after another positive COVID test. Aug 01, 2022

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The disastrous effects of extreme weather in two parts of the country. In Kentucky, flooding has caused catastrophic damage while in California, the biggest and second biggest wildfires of the year have burned tens of thousands of acres. At least 28 people have died in Kentucky, and dozens are unaccounted for. Thousands have no power. The state's governor says they could be finding bodies for weeks, and more rain is on the way. The McKinney fire in California now covers more than eighty square miles near the Oregon border. This is just one of more than fifty wildfires burning in the western half of the U.S. right now. In Washington, President Biden is in isolation again after another positive COVID test over the weekend. The president had appeared to be over his COVID infection after testing negative last week. With the midterm election coming up, CBS News is bringing back its Battleground Tracker studying all 435 races for the House of Representatives. A troubling story from Georgia about the death in police custody of Brianna Grier, a 28-year-old mother of two.

7/29: Deadly flooding sweeps through Kentucky. Senate Republicans block a veterans health care bill linked to toxic burn pits. Jul 29, 2022

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Deadly flooding sweeps through Kentucky, knocking out power, prompting water rescues and washing away entire homes -- with more rain on the way. Kentucky's governor says at least 15 people are dead, and he says that number could rise. The White House says we're not in a recession, despite a new report showing the economy shrank for a second straight quarter. President Biden spoke by phone with China's President Xi Jinping for more than two hours yesterday -- amid growing tensions over Taiwan. There's growing outrage after a bill to help around 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic military burn pits was blocked in the Senate.

Ron Howard on new Thai cave rescue film : "Thirteen Lives" Jul 29, 2022

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Director and producer Ron Howard joins CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his new film "Thirteen Lives" which chronicles the real-life 2018 mission to rescue a team of young boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Howard discusses what drew him to the story, the challenges of replicating and filming the tight and dangerous conditions. He shares that actors Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell did their own diving for the film and even sometimes operated the cameras.

7/28: Wall Street surges after another big interest rate hike to fight inflation. A deal could be close to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner & Paul Whelan home. Jul 28, 2022

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Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has reversed his opposition to legislation meant to help reduce inflation, lower prescription drug costs, and fight climate change. But Republicans oppose the measure -- and its passage is not guaranteed. The State Department could be close to a deal to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Marine veteran Paul Whelan from captivity in Russia. There's speculation it may involve an exchange for one of the world's most notorious arms dealers, Viktor Boot -- who's now in U.S. custody for conspiring to support terrorism, and conspiring to kill Americans. We're hearing from Johnny Depp's attorney, Camille Vasquez, in her first sit-down interview since Depp and Amber Heard filed motions to appeal in their legal battle.

Everlane founder on sustainable clothing, stepping down as CEO and navigating the current economic landscape Jul 28, 2022

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Michael Preysman, the founder of direct-to-consumer apparel company Everlane, joins CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett to discuss what was behind his decision to step down as CEO and take on the role of climate lead and executive chairman at the brand. He explains how Everlane works to provide "radical transparency" in pricing and sustainable clothing to consumers who "wear their value on their sleeves." Preysman shares on how the company is navigating supply chain disruptions, rising inflation and a possible recession; while adapting to changes in consumer behavior.

7/27: Trump's actions leading up to Jan 6th riot are now under criminal investigation by the DOJ. The Fed is set to raise interest rates again. Jul 27, 2022

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We've learned that the Justice Department is looking at Donald Trump in an investigation into January 6th as the former president returns to Washington. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the fourth time this year, to help curb inflation -- amid fears of a potential recession. CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell sat down with someone who's become a symbol of the abortion debate. Dr. Caitlin Bernard is an OB-GYN in Indiana who, according to state records obtained by CBS News, provided a medication abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio. In Missouri, torrential downpours and historic flash flooding prompted a state of emergency. Record amounts of rainfall left at least one person dead and hundreds more trapped in homes and vehicles around St. Louis.

7/26: Massive wildfires fueled by hot, dry conditions in the western half of the U.S. Pope Francis delivered a historic apology to Indigenous people. Jul 26, 2022

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Historic heat and drought fuel wildfires that are wiping out homes and neighborhoods in terrifying infernos and forcing thousands to flee. Travelers take cover as a woman opens fire at Dallas' love field airport. The suspect was the only person hurt. Protesters demonstrated at the Indiana statehouse as lawmakers gathered to consider a bill that would ban nearly all abortions. Former President Trump is heading back to Washington, for the first time since leaving office. The former president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has revealed he was secretly battling cancer during his time in the White House. Housing prices are soaring nationwide. In Florida, Tampa has seen the largest spike in the country -- nearly 36% since last year. Rents there are up about 22% from last year. On his first full day in Canada, Pope Francis delivered a historic apology for the quote "evil committed by so many christians" against Indigenous people.

7/25: Firefighters battle Oak Fire burning near Yosemite. W.H.O. declares monkeypox "a public health emergency." Jul 25, 2022

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An out-of-control wildfire near Yosemite National Park forces evacuations and destroys homes. Two more Americans are killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine. The January 6th committee may be considering another high profile subpoena -- this time for Ginni Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over the monkeypox virus declaring it "a public health emergency." The virus spreads mainly through skin-to-skin contact -- and can cause a fever and rash. The dollar is now the strongest it's been against the euro for two decades.

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