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Rep. Charlie Crist discusses Florida gubernatorial race against Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida voters on Tuesday chose Rep. Charlie Crist as the Democratic nominee for governor. Crist, a former Republican governor of the state, will face incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. Crist joined "Red and Blue" Thursday to discuss the race.

Bills punter Matt Araiza, 2 college teammates accused of rape in new lawsuit

The lawsuit alleges the sexual assault occurred at an off-campus Halloween party while Araiza was a student at San Diego State University.

New study suggests oldest known human ancestors could walk upright

Characteristics of the 7 million-year-old fossils provide evidence that the Sahelanthropus could have been the first bipedal member of our species.

Experts weigh in on judge's order to release redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit

A federal judge has ordered the release of a redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search affidavit. The legal document authorized the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier this month. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe break down what this could mean.

Biden administration takes action to codify DACA protections for "Dreamers"

The Biden administration has finalized a rule turning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy into a federal regulation. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano to discuss why this is happening now and the legal jeopardy surrounding the program.

Mississippi flooding prompts rescues and evacuations

A flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of Mississippi after torrential rains caused evacuations, closed roadways and forced water rescues across the region. The Weather Channel's Justin Michaels has more.

Biden says his student loan plan is about giving people a fair shot

President Biden has unveiled his student loan debt forgiveness plan. It cancels up to $10,000 of student debt for borrowers making under $125,000 a year. Economic policy reporter at Business Insider Ayelet Sheffey joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

U.S. carries out airstrikes in Syria

The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria, targeting areas used by Iranian-backed militias, a U.S. military spokesman said.

Jill Biden has "rebound" COVID case

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 in an apparent ""rebound"" case and will return to isolation. She first tested positive last week.

Teen pilot becomes youngest to fly solo around the world

A 17-year-old pilot flew into the aviation history books. Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world, as well as the youngest to do so in a microlight aircraft.