Over the last 10 days, five inmates were killed in different Mississippi state prisons. At one troubled site called Parchman Farm, two violent inmates escaped last week, but have since been caught. Mark Strassman reports on the situation in Parchman Farm and the claims that gangs, not the guards, run the facility. Source
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Thousands left homeless in Australia as new fires threaten
Victims of the massive bushfires in Australia are returning to their neighborhoods and seeing the destruction firsthand. Insurers report there is nearly half a billion U.S. dollars in damage, and that estimate is expected to rise. Crews are still racing to get the upper hand, before strong gusts and sweltering heat threaten to intensify the fires later this week. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Deadly quake rocks Puerto Rico, causing power outage
They were the largest in series of quakes to hit the U.S. territory in the last few days and came a day after a powerful one collapsed five houses. Source
Iran vows “proportionate” retaliation for U.S. killing of top general
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells CBS News that “unlike Trump” his country will only respond with action “against legitimate targets.” Source
New technology being unveiled at CES in Las Vegas this week
More than 4,500 companies, including startups and industry powerhouses will showcase their new products. Source
Iran threatens U.S. allies as stampede kills dozens at general’s funeral
At least 35 killed in a crush as thousands mourn the Iranian commander killed in a U.S. strike, and Iran vows to “set ablaze” America’s supporters. Source
Strong earthquake rocks Puerto Rico, knocks out power island-wide
The temblor was the largest in series of quakes to hit the U.S. territory in the last few days and came a day after another powerful one collapsed five houses. Source
U.S. starts collecting DNA from some migrants, including teens
Advocates have decried the practice as intrusive, saying it could enable the Trump administration to create a massive database to surveil immigrants. Source
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Secretary of defense insists U.S. will not pull out of Iraq; 3D printed limb helps young musician play the cello. Source
Pompeo tells McConnell he won’t run for Senate
The secretary of state had been considering a run for Senate in Kansas. Source