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

Police have arrested an Iranian man not far from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. When police found the suspect, they said he had weapons including a machete. Jeff Pegues reports. Source

The administration also said it’s seeking $3.9 million from Southwest Airlines for a different issue. Source

A Fire Department spokesman said the boy was bitten on the head. Source

A new Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom poll has Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders leading the race in Iowa 24 days out from Caucus Day Source

Six homeless women in California illegally occupied a vacant home in West Oakland last November, and a judge has now ordered them to vacant the property because they have no legal ownership. The women, known collectively as Moms 4 Housing, still want to purchase the home and said they’re not leaving. KPIX-5′ has video of their reaction to Friday’s ruling. Source