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CBS Evening News, July 26, 2022

At least 1 dead after historic flooding in St. Louis; Bride turns her dream dress into a movement of generosity

U.S. Army faces unprecedented recruitment crisis

The U.S. Army will be about 10,000 recruits short this year. Obesity is one reason more than three-quarters of young men and women do not meet basic eligibility requirements. David Martin has more on what the Army is doing to get potential recruits in good enough physical and mental shape to enlist.

U.S. stocks tumble over fears of another Fed rate hike

Investors and economists are bracing for another possible interest rate hike as the Federal Reserve is set to meet this week. Dion Rabouin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what another hike could mean for the U.S. economy.

7/26: CBS News Prime Time with John Dickerson

CBS News chief political analyst and senior national correspondent John Dickerson reports on the EU gas-rationing deal, what defines a recession, and a new study on what causes depression.

DOJ probe into Jan. 6 now encompasses communications of allies of Trump

Federal prosecutors are asking about Trump's discussions with law professor John Eastman and the pressure exerted on Pence, who presided over the counting of electoral ballots on Jan. 6.

New study suggests depression is not caused by low levels of serotonin

For decades, scientists have believed depression is linked to lower levels of serotonin in the brain. But a new study suggests that may not be the case. Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at the American Psychological Association, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the study's findings.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard speaks out on "real-life implications" of abortion bans

Bernard is the doctor who provided a medication-induced abortion to a 10-year-old last month, according to Indiana records.

Congress races to get bills passed before recess

Congress is racing to pass key bills on its agenda, including legislation on same-sex marriage, computer chips and drug prices, before its August recess. Anthony Adragna, the author of POLITICO's Congress Minutes, joins CBS News to discuss some of the lawmakers' goals before break.

7/26: Red and Blue

Trump and Pence both speak in D.C.; Russia plans to depart International Space Station

CBS Evening News, July 25, 2022

Thousands evacuate as California's Oak Fire explodes in size; Job applicant discloses cancer diagnosis in interview