Video shows missiles hitting Ukrainian jet
New video has emerged, showing two Iranian missiles striking a Ukrainian jetliner last week. All 176 people on board died. David Martin has the latest.
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Flight dumps jet fuel over playground
Hazmat teams are treating dozens of children and adults after a Delta flight heading to China dumped fuel over Los Angeles. The plane had just taken off when an engine problem forced it to dump the fuel and make an emergency landing. Danya Bacchus reports.
Australian Open matches delayed
Poor air quality from Australia's bushfires delayed qualifying matches at the Australian Open Tuesday. Tennis pro Dalila Jakupovic forfeited her match on Monday because of a coughing fit that brought her to the ground. She later said she had no prior breathing issues and had never suffered from asthma.
U.S. firefighters lend a hand in Australia
More than 100 American firefighters are in Australia to help get the country’s massive bushfires under control. So far, nearly 28 million acres have burned, an area almost the size of Louisiana. That’s about 14 times the amount of land that burned during California’s worst fire season in 2018. Jamie Yuccas reports on the devastating disaster.
Senior citizens get creative with budgeting
Senior citizens are getting creative to make ends meet financially: getting roommates. More than 33% of Americans age 65 and over do not have any money saved for retirement. In 2016, 70% more seniors lived with roommates than a decade before. For our series Eye on Money, Jill Schelsinger met two strangers who took a cue from the “Golden Girls” and moved in together in New York to save money.
St. Louis' top prosecutor sues city, police
Top prosecutors from across the country are expected to gather in St. Louis Tuesday in support of the city’s top prosecutor, Kim Gardner, to expose what they say are coordinated and racist efforts to block criminal justice reform. Gardner filed an unprecedented federal lawsuit Monday night against her own city and its main police union claiming she’s being "forced out," a claim the union denies. Jeff Pegues speaks to Gardner in a "CBS This Morning" first take.
Cory Booker on lack of debate diversity
Cory Booker suspended his campaign for president this week, dropping the number of Democratic candidates for president down to 12. Tuesday, Booker joined "CBS This Morning" answering questions about the lack of diversity among the remaining candidates, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders' war of words, and the state of discourse in the country.
Queen speaks as “grandmother” on Harry-Meghan
Queen Elizabeth is now expressing her support for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step back from royal life following “crisis talks” Monday. One royal watcher says the personal tone of the queen’s statement on the two shows she’s “talking about Harry as a grandmother.” Charlie D’Agata reports.
Philippines volcano displaces 30,000 people
More than 30,000 people are on the move in the Philippines on Tuesday morning as the threat of a new volcanic eruption grows after the Taal volcano erupted Sunday and is now spewing ash up to nine miles into the air. Ramy Inocencio reports on the situation from south of Manila.
Fallout of Astros cheating scandal
Major League Baseball investigators say the Houston Astros were involved in an elaborate spying scheme in 2017 when they won the World Series. Two of the team's leaders, Manager AJ Hinch and General Manager Jeff Luhnow, were fired Monday as a result. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how far the alleged cheating went.
Saudi military students removed from U.S.
Twenty-one military students from Saudi Arabia were removed from the U.S. last night over alleged extremist links and child pornography. The FBI says they made the discoveries while investigating the December 6 Pensacola Naval Air Station shooting, when a Saudi cadet killed three U.S. sailors. Catherine Herridge reports on the investigation.
Impeachment trial could start next Tuesday
Sources tell CBS News the articles of impeachment against President Trump could be delivered to the Senate as soon as Wednesday, and the impeachment trial could start next Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will meet with fellow Democrats Tuesday morning.
Warren and Sanders clash ahead of debate
The Democrats will hold 2020's first presidential debate Tuesday night in Iowa, where voters will make their picks in less than three weeks. Six candidates will take the stage, the smallest group of candidates to appear in any debate so far. And two of the candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, are trading words ahead of the event. Ed O'Keefe reports from Des Moines on what to expect from the debate.
Sanders hits back at report over Warren meeting
There are reports that during a private meeting in 2018, Bernie Sanders told Elizabeth Warren a woman couldn't win the presidency. Sanders called the report "ludicrous" and blamed staff. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump defends strike that killed Soleimani
Ten days after President Trump launched an attack that killed Iran's top general, the administration is still defending the rationale for his targeted killing. Mr. Trump said it "doesn't really matter" why he did it, because of Qasem Soleimani's past. Major Garrett reports.
Barr calls Pensacola shooting "terrorism"
Attorney General William Barr said the deadly shooting at the Pensacola Naval Air Station was an "act of terrorism." The shooter, who was a Saudi national, acted alone. Catherine Herridge reports.
Young hockey player checks the NHL
When 7-year-old Sabrina Scali saw a deck of NHL playing cards, she saw all the queens were cheerleaders. So she decided to contact the NHL and let them know that girls can play hockey too. Nikki Battiste shares her story.
Girl loses vision from flu complication
There are urgent new calls for parents to get their children vaccinated against the flu. Dozens of children have died from the flu this season. As Dean Reynolds reports, one girl survived but has lost her vision.
Houston Astros hit with penalties
Major League Baseball hit the Houston Astros with harsh penalties for illegally using technology to gain an edge, stealing secret pitching signals used by opposing teams. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Queen says she supports Harry and Meghan
After an unprecedented meeting, Queen Elizabeth II said in a statement her family is "supportive" of Prince Harry and wife Meghan's plans to split their time between the U.K. and Canada. But she also said she would have "preferred" a different decision. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Troops describe Iranian strike
New video released shows the moment Iranian missiles showered down on a U.S. base in Iraq. American troops scrambled into bunkers before the missiles hit. Holly Williams saw the aftermath of the attack.
Jason Reynolds on encouraging kids to read
The Library of Congress has named award-winning author Jason Reynolds as the newest National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Reynolds joined "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King alongside the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, in the Toyota Green Room to discuss what this means for him.
Puerto Ricans hoping Trump sends aid
Millions of Puerto Ricans are waiting to see if President Trump will sign a major disaster declaration to authorize much needed aid. Four thousand people are still in shelters and many other are sleeping outside after yet another powerful earthquake on Saturday. David Begnaud reports from one of the hardest hit areas.
New Library of Congress ambassador named
Author Jason Reynolds was named the Library of Congress’ newest national ambassador for young people’s literature on “CBS This Morning.” The two-year position aims to raise the nation’s appreciation of youth literature, as it relates to literacy, education and the development and betterment of lives. Reynolds is a best-selling and award-winning author and poet whose work includes “Patina” and “As Brave As You.” He and the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, join “CBS This Morning.”
Helping teenagers who age out of foster care
Every year, more than 20,000 teenagers age out of the foster care system and within just four years, about 5,000 of them are homeless. Now, the federal government is stepping in to help. Jericka Duncan speaks with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson about the innovative solution.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific. Maps show its path.
Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Rubio says release of Gaza hostages is "most emergent and immediate phase" of Trump plan
"Let's discuss through the mediators the logistics and the mechanics behind how that happens, and that has to happen very quickly. That cannot drag on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
2 dead, 12 injured in Montgomery, Alabama mass shooting
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama's capital city Saturday night, police said.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.