In Australia, rain and cooler temperatures are bringing some relief for communities devastated by deadly bushfires across the country. But officials warn the flames will “take off” again. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined “CBSN AM” from the Australian capital of Canberra with more. Source
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CBS News poll shows Sanders, Biden and Buttigieg tied for lead in Iowa
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a three-way tie between Senator Bernie Sanders, Former Vice President Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Senator Sanders is in front, with a two-point lead over Biden. Ed O’Keefe reports from Iowa. Source
Tom Brady’s future uncertain after Patriots’ early playoff exit
The 42-year-old quarterback whom many call the greatest football player ever won’t definitively say he’s coming back Source
2020 Golden Globes: Winners and highlights
At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, “Saturday Night Live’s” Kate McKinnon thanked Ellen DeGeneres for paving the way for gay and lesbian artists like herself. She presented DeGeneres with the special Carol Burnett Award. The rest of the night saw favorites and underdogs take home prizes, including “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “1917.” “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier recaps the night. Source
Rain brings some relief in Australia as fires take toll
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
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