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The devastating wildfires in Australia have prompted one of the largest evacuations in the country's history. Hundreds of fires have burned roughly 12 million acres. More than 100,000 residents and tourists have been forced to flee, and Navy ships are helping hundreds of them leave. At least 19 people have died. Natasha Exelby reports from Mallacoota.
President Trump's decision to authorize the deadly strike on Qassem Soleimani faces criticism from Democrats on the campaign trail and in Congress. Ed O'Keefe reports on how lawmakers are responding from Capitol Hill.
The targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani, one of Iran's top military leaders, has escalated tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran vowing revenge. CBS News senior national security contributor, and former acting and deputy CIA director Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the potential threats to Americans abroad and on U.S. soil in response to the drone strike.
President Trump has not spoken directly about the killing of Qassem Soleimani, but he did tweet an image of an American flag afterward. The president has largely avoided intervention of this sort in favor of isolationist policies, as evidenced by his controversial decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria just a few months ago. The move to assassinate Soleimani marks a critical 180-degree turn for the president, and it comes as he campaigns for re-election this year. Major Garrett reports from the White House.
The death of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad ignited a new chapter of regional tensions. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei took to twitter, vowing severe revenge. The State Department issued an urgent warning overnight telling all Americans in Iraq to leave the country immediately. Ian Lee reports from Baghdad.
A U.S. airstrike killed one of Iran's most powerful military leaders overnight. The targeted killing of Major General Qassem Soleimani inside Iraq is a dramatic escalation in the confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. Video of the aftermath shows burning wreckage near Baghdad's airport. Soleimani led the powerful Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, blamed for killing hundreds of American troops. Iran said there will be a harsh response. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
After an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the "game has changed." He warns if there are new attacks, the U.S. military will be ready. David Martin reports.
Don Larsen, the only pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter in a World Series game, has died at age 90.
An arrest has been made in a suspected kidnapping that was captured on a home surveillance camera. The disturbing video shows a woman running to a stranger's home for help. Carter Evans reports.
The wildfire emergency in Australia is growing worse by the hour. At least 17 people have died, more than 1,400 homes have been destroyed and thousands are fleeing. Tegan George from CBS News partners Network 10 News reports.
At an age when most people are taking it easy, one athlete in California just keeps going. She's racking up up records along the way. Jamie Yuccas explains.
New surveillance video appears to show the 13th anti-Semitic attack in New York City in just a matter of weeks. The footage shows a Jewish man being punched in the neck. Don Dahler has the latest.
In an attempt to crack down on vaping by teenagers, the Trump administration is moving to ban most types of flavored e-cigarette cartridges. But some say it doesn't go far enough. Dean Reynolds reports.
President Trump has made ending U.S. involvement in the Middle East a major campaign promise. He knows increasing U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts could cost him votes. Paula Reid has more.
Ivanka Trump talks impeachment, paid family leave and more in this interview taped December 19, 2019.
The new year will bring a new law to California that could impact consumers across the country. It gives shoppers control over the way their personal information is used. Carter Evans explains.
Several vehicles, including a semi-truck, were covered with tumbleweeds when strong winds blew them onto a highway in Washington State on New Year's Eve. Authorities say the piles were as high as 20 to 30 feet in some places. Crews worked through the night to clear the roadway. It finally reopened early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported.
At just 2 years old, Truett Palmer has undergone 14 surgeries, including a life-saving heart transplant last October. Truett found strength in recovery through a therapy dog named Zuri. Then, Truett got a special surprise from a stranger. Adriana Diaz reports.
Our series A More Perfect Union aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. This morning, we introduce you to a Minnesota boy who's on a mission to brighten the lives of others who cannot see colors. Michelle Miller reports.
Research shows negative experiences tend to affect us more strongly than positive ones. But a new book tells us how we can actually turn that bad into good. The book, “The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It,” is co-written by New York Times contributing columnist John Tierney. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we tend to focus on the bad and how to overcome it.
Millions of Californians now have more rights than ever before when it comes to their personal online data. That includes the right to find out what’s been collected and ensure it is not sold. CBS News contributor and Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson requested the trove of data that was collected on him. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what he found and how it could be used to reduce fraud.
Faith Rodgers has accused disgraced R&B star R. Kelly of recording them having sex without her consent and knowingly giving her an STD. Rogers, whose lawsuit against Kelly is pending, appears in the documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly." She and her parents, Kelly Rodgers and Pastor Charles Rodgers, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the documentary and how coming forward with the accusations has changed their lives.
The second installment of a documentary series about disgraced R&B star R. Kelly premieres Thursday night on Lifetime. In "Surviving R. Kelly Part Two: The Reckoning," we hear from accuser Dominique Gardner. She appeared in the first Lifetime documentary, seen by nearly 30 million people. Now Gardner is sharing her story for the first time on camera. R. Kelly faces sex crime charges in New York and Illinois. He pleaded not guilty and is in federal custody awaiting trial. Jericka Duncan reports.
The new year means the start of a new labor law in California meant to protect more than a million freelance and gig-economy workers. They do jobs like pet sitting, cleaning and ride-share and delivery driving. Supporters of the law, known as AB 5, say it pushes companies to recognize contractors as employees, giving them access to benefits. But Uber and Postmates are suing the state, hoping to stop the new law. Carter Evans reports.
The FDA is reportedly taking unprecedented action to try and stop the teen vaping epidemic. Under the direction of the Trump administration, it will likely announce a ban on mint, fruit and dessert flavored e-cigarette cartridges as soon as Friday. Anna Werner reports.
The ruling came after legal wrangling that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland.
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
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."
Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said.
Prosecutors say a woman convicted of murdering family members with toxic mushrooms was given a "manifestly inadequate" sentence, and they want it extended.
Acting New South Wales Police Superintendent Stephen Parry said "anywhere between 50 and 100 shots" were fired during the incident.
Priscilla strengthened into a hurricane Sunday and was getting stronger early Monday, forecasters said.