Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in Thursday in Fulton County, Georgia, igniting a new chapter in ongoing legal proceedings. Trump’s surrender comes as nine of his co-defendants have turned themselves in this week, including his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports from Georgia. Source

Eight Republican presidential hopefuls face off in a fiery debate without former President Donald Trump. Also, as his rivals square off, Trump prepares to turn himself in for arrest in Georgia, to face more than a dozen charges. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

Treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant is being released into the Pacific Ocean starting Thursday. Japan is asking its G7 allies to get behind the release – part of an ongoing cleanup at the plant more than a decade after one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer hears from locals concerned about the release and from representatives of the company in charge of the cleanup who say it would be safe. Source

Scientists have dubbed the spot off California “Octopus Garden.” They say warm air from an extinct volcano speeds the hatching of eggs, cutting the risk the laid eggs will be eaten by predators. Source

The community called the girl “Baby Angel Hope” and buried her in 1992. A jury convicted Stacy Rabon of homicide by child abuse earlier this month. Source

The mighty bison was virtually wiped out a century ago. But a few remained in the heart of Yellowstone National Park. CBS Reports explores the American icon’s incredible return from the brink, and its remarkable role in revitalizing and restoring sacred tribal culture and traditions. Source

Cassandra Pena-Romero, 27, was shot at the Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services parking lot in downtown Little Rock. Source

Analysts have noted that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over the Kremlin’s military operation in Ukraine. Source

Analysts have noted that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in soaring U.S.-Russian tensions over the Kremlin’s military operation in Ukraine. Source

In response, China banned seafood from Japan. But Japan insists the release is needed to make room for the plant’s decommissioning and to prevent accidental leaks. Source