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CBS Evening News, August 12, 2022

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These foods you might have every day could be most harmful for the environment

Beef, lamb, nuts, dried fruit and coffee were rated the worst in a study that looked at the environmental impact of 57,000 different foods. Scientists found squash, fizzy drinks like Colas and sports and energy drinks were least harmful to the environment.

Former President Trump invokes Fifth Amendment during NY AG questioning

Just days after the FBI searched former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, he invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions at a deposition for a New York state investigation into his business practices. Chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest on the ongoing Trump investigations.

Iranian military operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton

The Department of Justice has charged a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for allegedly offering to pay to have former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton killed. Catherine Herridge reports.

Asylum seekers arrive in NYC, D.C. from Texas

Migrants arrived in New York City and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after being sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The mayors of those cities are calling the move inhumane as they both ask the federal government for help. Nancy Chen reports.

Rapper and nonprofit co-chair Meek Mill on transforming the justice system

Rapper and "Reform Alliance" co-chair Meek Mill, along with co-chair Michael Rubin, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the organization's work that's aimed at transforming the criminal justice system. They talk about the new reforms to Florida’s probation system and Reform Alliance's goal of getting 1 million people out of the probation and parole system.

Blind equestrian on defying the odds

Lissa Bachner began losing her vision at a young age but didn't let it stop her passion for horseback riding. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud speaks with the inspirational equestrian about her journey and book, "Milo's Eyes: How a Blind Equestrian and Her 'Seeing Eye Horse' Rescued Each Other."

Old Bay: How a spice blend grew from humble beginnings to a cult favorite

Old Bay has been a pantry staple for more than eight decades – found in everything from Goldfish and ice cream to beer and vodka. But what most don't know is the incredible story of how Old Bay came to be. Major Garrett reports on how the family behind the beloved spice combinations created it.

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Anne Heche "not expected to survive" injuries suffered in fiery car crash

Police say they're investigating whether Heche was driving under the influence at the time of the crash. Doctors are exploring whether she can be an organ donor.