Briefers including the CIA director, secretary of state and defense secretary also did not disclose that the U.S. had targeted another Iranian military leader on the same day it ordered a strike against Qassem Soleimani. Source

Millions under threat of severe weather; How a DNA test revealed an unexpected past. Source

Iran denies shooting down Ukrainian passenger jet; On the Road: A DNA test reveals a past. Source

Congress is calling for sanctions against China over human rights abuses against religious minorities, labor activists and the press. The sanctions follow a report from the NYTimes which found the Chinese government is pushing Muslim minorities into cheap labor. Chris Buckley, the Times’ China correspondent, joined CBSN to discuss his reporting. Source

Parts of the central U.S. will see dangerous storms, while record warm temperatures are in store for the Northeast. Source

Australia’s wildfires continue to intensify after burning down thousands of homes and killing over two dozen people. Entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel is using her organization, known as the “bstrong,” to help provide relief. Frankel joined CBSN to discuss her mission. Source

Harvey Weinstein appeared in court this week for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in New York. Attorney Jesse Weber joined CBSN Friday to discuss what transpired. Source

Real estate investment firm that owns empty California home says squatters are “taking something from someone else.” Source

In an emotional tribute, the remaining members of Rush said Peart was their “soul brother and band mate of 45 years.” Source

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees. Source