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DOJ investigates Trump's actions in Jan. 6 probe

The Justice Department's investigation into the Jan. 6 riot is closing in on top officials in the Trump White House. Part of the investigation is focused on the efforts to use fake electors to change the results of the 2020 election. Jeff Pegues has the details.

Fires ravage drought-stricken West

Scorching heat and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in nearly a dozen states. In Texas, extreme dry conditions have sparked multiple fires that have burned homes and ravaged the region in recent days. Omar Villafranca has more.

7/27: CBS News Prime Time

Lana Zak reports on a possible prisoner swap with Russia, a new spending bill in Congress and how inflation is impacting credit card debt.

Baltimore family sues Sesame Place over allegations of discrimination

The lawsuit alleges four employees dressed as Sesame Street characters ignored Quinton Burns, his daughter Kennedi Burns and other Black guests during the meet-and-greet on June 18.

Canadian government says pope's apology not enough

More than 150,000 Native children in Canada were taken from their homes and placed in church-run schools in an effort to isolate them from the influence of their families and culture.

7/27: Red and Blue

DOJ investigating former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6; House sergeant at arms to cover security at lawmakers' homes

Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion after no one wins $830M

$1.02 billion, to be exact. That's almost sure to grow before Friday night's drawing. There have now been 29 straight drawings without a winner.

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.