After a U.S. airstrike killed Qassem Soleimani, young people took to the internet with their fears of getting drafted — but there’s no need to panic. Source
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Australia bracing for “onslaught” of wildfires
That brings the overall nationwide death toll this summer to at least 21. Source
Man who naps with cats raises money for pet sanctuary
Terry Lauerman went viral after the Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary posted photos of him catnapping Source
Iran vows revenge after U.S. airstrike kills top Iranian General in Iraq
The U.S. is sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East after Iran vowed “harsh retaliation” for the death of a top Iranian general. Qassem Soleimani’s convoy was hit early Fridany morning in a drone strike ordered by President Trump. U.S. officials had been tracking Soleimani as he traveled in the region. CBS News’ national security correspondent David Martin reports from the Pentagon. Source
Texas court delays taking Tinslee Lewis off life support
Lewis has a rare heart defect and suffers from chronic lung disease and severe chronic high blood pressure, and has been at the hospital since her premature birth. Source
Samsung at CES 2020: Thinking bigger and smarter
The company will likely talk up ways to make connected devices even more intelligent and attuned to what you need. Source
What to expect from the TVs of CES 2020: Bigger, brighter and 8K-er
Ground zero for new TVs is CES 2020. Source
“Affluenza teen” to be released from jail
Couch was arrested Thursday after probation officers reported that a drug monitoring patch he wears returned a “weak positive” result for THC. Source
Advocates blast bail for suspect in transgender teen’s slaying
“I want to stress that the LGBTQ community is not safe with this monster on the streets,” the victim’s mother said. Source
A spirited search for new flavors of alcohol
How about a gin with flavors derived from wild fennel, pansies or pine cones? These new flavors of alcohol are being created by a former chef of Denmark’s famed Noma restaurant, at his company Empirical Spirits. Seth Doane samples the products of Lars Williams’ quest for cutting-edge drinks. Source