The president claims Iran’s top general was planning to strike four U.S. embassies before he was killed by an American drone strike. Members of Congress say that’s the first time they’ve heard that. Paula Reid reports. Source
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Millions under threat of severe weather
As the Northeast braces for a temperature swing of more than 50 degrees, millions of Americans are under the threat of severe weather. Heavy rain, ice, snow and tornadoes are expected. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, January 10, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Extradition request would be “inappropriate,” U.S. official says
The State Department commented after the British authorities requested Anne Sacoolas’ extradition. Source
Presidential race turns to tensions with Iran
Bernie Sanders has raised doubts about the president’s judgement, while Joe Biden plans to tout his work on foreign affairs. Source
Police arrest armed Iranian man close to Mar-a-Lago
When police found the suspect they said he had a machete, pickax and two knives. Source
Did racism play a role in Meghan and Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties?
Britain’s tabloids are fuming after Prince Harry and wife Meghan’s announcement that they plan to step back as senior members of the royal family. One writer who has written about Meghan, says racism may have played a role in their decision. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
How a DNA test revealed the family I never knew
Without the test, Steve Hartman’s ancestry would have remained a secret. Source
American destroyer approached by Russian ship
An American destroyer was aggressively approached by a Russian Navy ship in the Arabian Sea Thursday. The Russian ship came within 60 yards of the USS Farragut. Source
Iran plane crash site cleared of debris
CBS News visited the location in Iran where a Ukrainian jet crashed. Just days after the tragedy, the site has been cleared before Ukrainian investigators could visit the scene. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source