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CBS Evening News, July 8, 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated; Meet the dog who learned to walk like a human

Shawn Mendes postpones world tour, citing mental health

All shows through at least the next three weeks have been postponed.

Beijing imposes, then backs off COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks

Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.

7/7: Red and Blue

Poll: Americans' belief in government system waning; President Biden will receive Israeli Medal of Honor

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot while delivering speech

A local fire department official said Abe was not breathing and his heart stopped on the way to a regional hospital. A suspect is in custody.

CBS Evening News, July 7, 2022

Boris Johnson resigns as U.K. prime minister; Biden presents Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, others

New poll shows lack of faith in government

A new poll shows a disturbing lack of belief in the American governmental system, plus what we know about former President Trump's possible bid for the 2024 election. Yahoo News Senior National Reporter Marquise Francis and Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and much more.

The Uplift: A tractor trip and TikTok surprise

A 76-year-old takes an 1,800-mile road trip on his tractor – for a good reason. A TikTok star uses his platform for kind gestures and surprises. A horse farm in New York City helps veterans and people with disabilities. Plus, our most viral, heartwarming videos of the week.

Justice Department investigating border program in Texas over alleged civil rights violations

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a Texas border security initiative following allegations of civil rights violations. Perla Trevizo, a reporter for the ProPublica and Texas Tribune investigative unit, joined CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss her reporting on this issue.

Less than one month until Michigan primary elections

Michigan voters will head to the polls to elect a governor and representatives. But even before ballots are cast in the primary elections, there have been winners, losers and drama. CBS News political unit associate producer Aaron Navarro and political reporter for CBS affiliate WWMT Rachel Louise Just join "Red and Blue" to discuss the upcoming gubernatorial race.