The mourning continues in Iran. The capital was filled by a sea of mourners, the largest gathering in decades. The procession stretched nearly four miles, as Iran’s leaders made new vows to avenge the death of its top general. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
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Ikea to pay $46 million to family of child killed by tipped dresser
Furniture giant Ikea agreed to pay a record $46 million to the family of a 2-year-old in California. Ikea has already paid a total of $50 million to settle three earlier suits following the death of children in similar accidents. Source
How Iran could retaliate for U.S. strikes
What types of attacks are the U.S. government preparing for and what does it mean now that the Iraqis have voted for the withdrawal of U.S. troops? Michael Morell, a former acting director of the CIA and a CBS News national security contributor, joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss. Source
FBI investigating mysterious drones over Colorado
The FBI, FAA and U.S. Air Force are investigating a mystery in the skies of Colorado and Nebraska: swarms of drones have been spotted, sometimes in formation. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
3D-printed limb helps young musician play the cello
Teaching first-time musicians at Austin Middle School is challenging for Carly Addison. But helping one student achieve her dream is exactly why she became a teacher. Source
Secretary of defense insists U.S. will not pull out of Iraq
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the U.S. has no plans to pull American troops out of Iraq. Iraq’s parliament recently voted to expel the 5,000 Americans to protest the Baghdad drone attack that killed Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani. David Martin reports. Source
John Bolton says he’s willing to testify on impeachment
Former national security adviser John Bolton said he’s willing to testify in President Trump’s impeachment trial if the Senate subpoenas him. Nancy Codes reports. Source
FBI investigating mysterious drones in 3 states
Sheriff’s departments across the border area of Colorado, Nebraska and Kansas have been flooded with at least 30 reports since mid-December. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, January 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Iran-backed militias threaten to kill American troops
Iran and its allies are threatening U.S. military targets throughout the Middle East. There are more than 60,000 Americans deployed in the region. Holly Williams reports. Source