The United Nations’ top court has ordered Myanmar’s military to prevent a genocide against the country’s Rohingya Muslims. Ghislaine Maxwell, friend of Jeffrey Epstein, has had her phone hacked. And Australia braces for a “bonanza” of spiders after a combination of rain and heat created perfect conditions. CBS News’ Ian Lee rounds up the world headlines. Source
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Survivor of family massacre fears her convicted stepbrother could be released
When 9-year-old Jessi came home one morning in April 1989, she found police working a crime scene. Authorities had to tell the little girl that her parents and two sisters had all been murdered. Years later, Jessi’s stepbrother Jeff Pelley was convicted of the killings. On this week’s “48 Hours,” Jessi talks about what it has been like to live in fear of her stepbrother, who claims innocence and is trying to get released Source
WorldView: Netanyahu drops immunity request, and more headlines
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn a request for immunity, after it became obvious legislators would reject it. Albert, the former king of Belgium, has admitted to fathering a child in an affair in the 1960s, who might be eligible for inheritance. And the U.S. and U.K. are fighting over an extradition. Ian Lee rounds up the world headlines from London. Source
WorldView: Deadly storm hits Spain, protests in Puerto Rico, and more
A storm has killed at least 13 people in northeastern Spain. Puerto Ricans brave the rain to protest their new governor. And EU leaders formally sign the Brexit agreement. Ian Lee rounds up the latest world headlines from London. Source
WorldView: U.S. military role in Africa, Mexico prison escape, Prince Harry and the tabloids
A U.S. general called for continued partnership with African countries in the fight against extremism. Ten prison guards in Mexico City are being questioned after several high-profile inmates escaped. And an independent watchdog has ruled against Prince Harry over a complaint against a British tabloid. CBS News’ Debora Patta rounds up the world headlines from Johannesburg. Source
Iowa Democrats investigate caucus issues as Buttigieg holds slight lead
While there is no official winner of the Iowa caucuses yet, with 71% of precincts reporting, Pete Buttigieg holds a slight lead over Senator Bernie Sanders. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is scrambling to deal with the fallout from the bungled night. Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
12/19: CBSN AM
House votes to impeach President Trump; Online influencers banned from promoting vaping and guns Source
12/17: CBSN AM
Some house democrats announce decisions on impeachment; wounded army veteran’s purple heart found Source
12/23: CBSN AM
Newly released email sheds light on Ukraine dealings; New push to enforce safety measure on taxi cabs Source
12/27: CBSN AM
At least 12 dead in Kazakhistan plane crash; Simone Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year Source