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Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks Trump, U.S. tensions with China and Iran

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke exclusively with CBS News' Catherine Herridge after it was announced that the warrant to search Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home would be unsealed. Esper discussed the former president's handling of classified information, and U.S. relations with China and Iran.

Senator Tim Kaine on "The Takeout" - 8/12/2022

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." They discuss Kaine's experience with long COVID, his opinion on a potential reelection campaign for President Biden, and the 2022 midterm elections.

Doctor on preventing polio after virus is found in New York City wastewater

Evidence of polio has been found in New York City's wastewater, weeks after a case was discovered in nearby Rockland County. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBS News to explains the threat of the virus and steps people can take to protect themselves.

Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman holds first rally since suffering a stroke

Both parties are keeping a close eye on a crucial Pennsylvania race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate. Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is running against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. On Friday, Fetterman held his first rally since suffering a stroke in May. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has details on how the rally went.

Trump investigated under Espionage Act, search warrant says

The Department of Justice has released the warrant used to search former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The warrant says Trump is being investigated for potential Espionage Act violations. Robert Costa reports.

Shrinking Sierra Nevada snowpack threatens California water supply

For more than 75 million Americans living out West, snow melt from the Sierra Nevada is a major source of water. However, the mountain range's snowpack is shrinking, down an average of 23% since 1955. Roger Bales, professor of engineering at the University of California, Merced, joins CBS News to discuss what this could mean for California's water future.

Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody

The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.

Boy who idolizes umps now officiating games

Most young fans want nothing more than to meet baseball players at games. Not Vincent Stio, who was more interested in the umpires. Stio is now officiating Little League games and hopes to make it to the majors one day. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."

Trump says "it was all declassified" — how declassification usually works

FBI agents seized several sets of records of various classified levels from Trump's home in Florida.