Rain and cooler temperatures are bringing some relief Monday for communities devastated by the out-of-control bushfires raging across Australia. At least 25 people have died as a result of the fires since September. It’s estimated nearly half a billion animals are also dead. Nearly 20 million acres have burned, and authorities say the fires could keep burning for months. Jamie Yuccas reports from the Australian capital of Canberra. Source
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Harvey Weinstein sexual assault trial begins in New York
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected in court Monday as his long-awaited criminal trial begins. Allegations of sexual misconduct against Weinstein by more than 80 women fueled the rise of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein is formally charged with sexually assaulting two women, one in 2006 and another in 2013. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Earthquake jolts Puerto Rico, causing damage and “state of panic”
The quake struck just south of the island at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (over 6 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Service. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Rain brings some relief in Australia
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Weinstein accusers “emotional” as sexual assault trial begins
Weinstein is formally charged with sexually assaulting two women, one in 2006 and another in 2013, but more than 80 women have accused him of sexual misconduct. Source
Pathologist hired by Epstein’s family says autopsy may point to murder
After a five month investigation, 60 Minutes obtained photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy and the cell where the convicted sex offender was found dead. Forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Baden, who was hired by Mark Epstein to investigate his brother’s death, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss new details in the case and why the autopsy may point to a homicide, not a suicide. Source
Arrest made after mountain lions found eating human remains
Man arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle belonging to a missing Oklahoma man and the arrested man is a “person of interest” in connection with human remains found in Arizona Source
American family attacked in Mexico; 13-year-old killed
A 13 year old was killed and three other people were wounded on their trip home to the U.S. from holiday visit to Mexico, authorities said. Source
Iran mourns slain general as Trump threatens Iraq with sanctions
The country said it was lifting restrictions on centrifuges and uranium enrichment, abandoning the 2015 accord. Source
American family attacked in Mexico just south of Texas
A 13 year old was killed and three other people were wounded on their trip home to the U.S. from holiday visit to Mexico, authorities said. Source