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Herschel Walker denies he paid for abortion

Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate in Georgia's Senate race, is denying a report that he paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion in 2009. Walker is staunchly anti-abortion. His son, Christian Walker, is denouncing his campaign. Robert Costa has the details.

U.S. death toll from Hurricane Ian crosses the 100-mark

The U.S. death toll continues to climb after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida and the Carolinas last week. CBS News confirms the storm killed at least 100 people across Florida and North Carolina. Thousands still remain without power. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Myers, Florida.

Herschel Walker denies paying for a girlfriend's abortion in 2009

The Daily Beast reports that he did. The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia has been an adamant opponent of abortion rights, with no exceptions.

North Korea fired ballistic missile over Japan, Tokyo says

It was the first such test in five years and was seen as a significant escalation by Pyongyang. Japanese authorities alerted residents in some areas to go to shelters.

What to expect from the Supreme Court's new term

The Supreme Court is back in session for its new term. The court will look at cases involving issues such as race, voting rights, election law and LGBTQ rights. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBS News on Red and Blue to discuss.

Ukrainian troops push back Russian forces

Russian forces suffered a series of setbacks on the battlefield as Ukrainian troops reclaimed illegally annexed territory. First, CBS correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from southern Ukraine. Then, Prime Time host John Dickerson speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst about the future of this conflict.

"These poor people got hammered out here": Tree surgeon surveys Hurricane Ian damage

A tree surgeon surveyed damage on Sunday in North Fort Myers, Florida, one of the places that was hit hardest.

CBS Evening News, October 3, 2022

Search-and-rescue efforts continue following Hurricane Ian; Scholarship helps teens overcome challenges

DOJ: Oath Keepers fought peaceful transfer of power "by any means necessary"

Stewart Rhodes and his codefendants are accused by the government of planning their Capitol attack for months. "Hogwash," said one defense attorney.

Unusual levels of threats to election workers persist in 7 states

Those states are Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin — all states where the 2020 election results were questioned, and where Biden won.