A Canadian judge will begin hearing evidence Monday on whether to extradite top Chinese executive Meng Wenzhou to the U.S. on bank fraud charges. It’s a case involving big money, high tech and international politics. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
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SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
A new success for Space X! It happened after an unmanned rocket lifted-off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida today. The mission: to test whether a new crew capsule could survive an explosion. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Warren criticizes Bloomberg for financial disclosure extension
Bloomberg was given a 45-day extension to file his personal financial disclosure with the FEC, which means his financial filings won’t be public until after Super Tuesday. Source
Trump leaves for Mar-a-Lago for the weekend
The Senate impeachment trial is set to begin on Tuesday in Washington. Source
Bloomberg says his life would be different “if I had been black”
The former New York City mayor was in Tulsa on Sunday to unveil an ambitious policy proposal aimed at delivering economic justice for black Americans. Source
GOP senators remain divided over calling witnesses as Trump’s impeachment hearing looms
With the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump set to begin in the coming days, Republicans remain divided on the subject of calling for witnesses. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to introduce a resolution outlining the details of the trial process on Tuesday. USA Today’s D.C. bureau chief Susan Page joins CBSN’s Omar Villafranco with a look at the latest developments. Source
Prince Harry and wife Meghan to begin new life in British Columbia
Prince Harry and wife Meghan’s bombshell declaration of independence now has the official blessing of Queen Elizabeth. Harry is expected to join his wife and son, Archie, in British Columbia soon. But the family’s royal separation comes at a cost — and new criticism from Meghan’s estranged father. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
Prince Harry explains decision to step back from royal duties
“It brings me great sadness that it has come to this,” the 35-year-old said in an emotional speech Sunday night. Source
Thousands descend on gun rights rally in Virginia
People are on edge in Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday night as thousands of Second Amendment advocates — plus militia members and neo-Nazis — descend on the state capitol for a gun rights rally. Police are locking down the site of Monday’s demonstration and firearms have been banned as officials say there’s credible intelligence of possible violence. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, January 19, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Omar Villafranca. Source