President Trump said Iran “appears to be standing down,” but what threat does Iran pose to American interests at home and abroad? Source
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Girl hit by foul ball has permanent brain injury, lawyer says
Lawyer says 2-year-old could be on medication “for the rest of her life” after a line drive from Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit her during the May 29 game at Minute Maid Park. Source
Special needs student becomes honorary officer
The two first formed a friendship over their love of “The Price Right” and then, their bond grew as they became “brothers.” Source
2 GOP senators say they’d back Democrats’ war powers resolution
Republican Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul say they will support Democrats in a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers. Lee called Wednesday’s briefing on Iran from top Trump administration officials the worst in his nine years in Congress. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest reaction from Capitol Hill. Source
House to vote on limiting President Trump’s war powers
The House is set to vote Thursday on a resolution limiting President Trump’s war powers amid high tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Scott Anderson, senior editor for the Lawfare blog and the David M. Rubenstein fellow at the Brookings Institute, explains the significance of the War Powers Act of 1973 and how it applies to President Trump’s executive powers today. Source
2 killed in avalanche at Idaho ski resort
After an urgent search with rescue dogs and probes, five people were recovered with minor injuries. Source
Giving birth now costs more than a woman earns in a month
A typical woman with health insurance from her job can expect to pay $4,500 out of pocket, a new study finds. Source
U.S. hit with more billion-dollar weather disasters
2019 was a year of extreme weather events, and their high costs, in the United States. Source
Teen daughter of murder victim writes children’s book series
The pen became mightier than the sword for a 13-year-old who is using her experiences to help others heal. Source
Officials warn of increase in cyberattacks from Iran
Officials are warning of the risk of cyberattacks from Iran following the killing of one of their top generals. Craig Timberg, a national reporter covering technology for the Washington Post, joined CBSN with what experts are saying. Source