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“The Price Is Right” specials coming to CBS primetime in spring
Also coming to CBS’ digital streaming service: “Tooning Out the News” and new details for “The Twilight Zone” and “Star Trek: Picard.” Source
Several Saudi service members training at U.S. military base to be expelled from the country
Following an investigation into a deadly shooting at a Florida military base that killed three American soldiers, more than a dozen Saudi service members training at U.S. military bases will be expelled from the country. They are not accused of involvement in the shooting, but some are said to be linked to extremist movements and a number are accused of possessing child pornography. Source
10 years after massive earthquake, Haiti still recovering
On January 12, 2010, a massive, magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, one of the deadliest natural disasters in the history of the Western Hemisphere. The quake killed an estimated 250,000 and the island is still recovering. Jeff Glor reports. Source
Firefighters see hope in battling Australia wildfires as temperatures are set to drop
Firefighters battling massive bushfires say a break in the heat will allow them to go on offense. Meanwhile, Sydney’s Opera House projected images of the firefighters on the building’s iconic sails. An investigation is also being launched into the government’s response to the fires. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
“He just lost it”: Addressing the epidemic of firefighter suicide
New statistics estimate that twice as many firefighters in the U.S. die by suicide then in the line of duty. In response, fire officials across the country are looking at possibly cutting back on two-day and three-day shifts so that firefighters can get more sleep and down time, especially for those assigned to very busy fire stations. Carter Evans reports. Source
Rafael Nadal: The 60 Minutes Interview
The number one ranked tennis player in the world offers 60 Minutes a glimpse into his life before he takes the court in this month’s Australian Open. Source
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kahmeni calls U.S. “corruptive presence”
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Kahmeni on Sunday called for greater cooperation in the region and blamed the U.S. for being a “corruptive presence.” Meanwhile in Washington, Defense Secretary Mike Esper appeared to contradict President Trump’s justification for killing Iran’s top general, which took both countries to the brink of war. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Queen Elizabeth will meet with Charles, William and Harry
Queen Elizabeth is calling for a face-to-face meeting with senior members of the royal family after the dramatic rift last week. She’ll sit down with Princes Charles, William and Harry to discuss a future for Harry and and his wife, Meghan, after the couples surprise decision to step back from their royal roles. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
“Volcanic tsunami” warnings in the Philippines after an eruption near Manila
There are new warnings Sunday night of a “volcanic tsunami” in the Philippines after an eruption occurred near Manila. Lightning struck as a plume of ash spewed up to nine miles into the sky. Tremors shook the area and more than 6,000 people were evacuated. Officials are warning another explosive eruption could happen at any time. Source