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CBS Evening News, October 27, 2022

Uvalde families demand Texas police chief resign; Prince Harry's memoir title and cover revealed

10/27: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on lingering economic fears despite a strong GDP report, the threat against poll workers and rallies ahead of Election Day, and North Korea's possible plans to test a tactical nuclear weapon.

North Korea fires another ballistic missile toward East Sea, South Korea says

The launch, the latest in a series of weapons tests by North Korea in recent weeks, came as South Korea is wrapping an annual military drill that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal.

Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman, Dr. Mehmet Oz face off in debate

Abortion was one of the major issues discussed in the debate between Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz Tuesday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined John Dickerson to discuss this race, and weigh in on the Michigan gubernatorial race.

Second woman alleges Herschel Walker paid for her to have abortion

A second woman has alleged that Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her to have an abortion, this time in 1993. This comes after another woman previously accused him of also paying for her abortion in 2009. Walker has denied both claims. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

Legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants at risk after talks collapse

More than 337,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua could lose their ability to remain in the U.S. legally under a temporary humanitarian program. This comes after the Biden administration and immigrants' lawyers failed to forge an agreement over ways to protect them. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the situation.

Examining how crime data is used by election campaigns

As election day nears, candidates are intensifying their focus on crime rates. Fordham University law professor John Pfaff joined CBS News to discuss how crime data plays a role in political campaigns.

Bipartisanship in focus in debate for Alaska's only House seat

Former Gov. Sarah Palin, Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola and two others met in the only debate in a race that will feature ranked-choice voting.

Heated debates help shape campaigns in final two weeks before midterm elections

Debates were held in several closely watched races Tuesday night, some which could change the trajectory of the midterms. Plus, new allegations emerged against Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey Burns and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red and Blue" to break it all down.

Powerball jackpot leaps to estimated $800 million, its second-biggest ever

No one won Wednesday's pot of gold of about $700 million, which was already the game's largest this year.