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Live Updates: Arizona, Missouri, Kansas, Michigan and Washington primary results

Abortion is on the ballot in Kansas, while Trump's influence in swing state Arizona will be tested.

CBS Evening News, August 2, 2022

Pelosi visits Taiwan amid warnings of China retaliation; Ex-Laker puts championship rings up for auction for Ukraine

Abortion rights on the ballot in Kansas

Voters in Kansas are deciding whether or not their state's legislature can further restrict abortion rights. This is the first time abortion has been on a ballot since Roe v. Wade was overturned. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Kanas and joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.

Norah O’Donnell Goes Person to Person with Jon Stewart ahead of Warrior Games

In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell sits down with comedian Jon Stewart before he hosts the Warrior Games to talk about advocating for 9/11 responders and America’s veterans. Also in this episode, O’Donnell speaks with a member of Team Air Force on how the Warrior Games helps wounded servicemembers.

What to watch for as 5 states hold primaries today

Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington are holding primary elections today. One of the most closely-watched races is the Senate GOP primary in Missouri, where former President Trump made a cryptic endorsement. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.

80-year-old store owner shoots attempted robber

An 80-year-old store owner pulled out a shotgun and shot a masked suspect who had an AR-15-style rifle and was attempting to rob the store.

8/2: CBS News Prime Time

Lana Zak reports on key primary races, Pelosi's trip to Taiwan and burn pit legislation.

McMuffins stashed in backpack cost traveler almost $2,000 in fines

The fine was equivalent to the cost of 567 sausage and egg McMuffins in Sydney, Australia, the nation the traveler arrived in from Indonesia.

Trump endorses "ERIC" in Missouri GOP Senate primary. There's more than one Eric in the race

On the eve of primary day and after withholding his backing for most of the primary and teasing an endorsement earlier in the day, Trump issued the statement with just a first name.

New report on Afghanistan reconstruction shows bleak outlook for women

A quarterly report released by the special inspector general for Afghanistan finds women's rights there have deteriorated to 1990s levels.