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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.

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.