U.S. Embassy urges anyone traveling to the city where the “pneumonia outbreak of unknown cause” is centered to avoid animals and sick people. Source
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U.S. collecting DNA from some migrants
The federal government is now forcing some migrants in custody to give DNA samples. The controversial pilot program promoted by the Trump administration kicked off Monday. Border Patrol agents have been instructed to collect DNA through cheek swabs at two entry points on the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico. In some cases, that includes migrants as young as 14. Source
FBI investigating drones flying over Colorado and other states
The FBI is helping investigate the growing mystery of unidentified drones flying over Colorado and Nebraska. The drones have been spotted buzzing hundreds of feet in the air at night. Investigators are looking for a suspicious vehicle to help track down who is responsible. Janet Shamilian reports. Source
20 California firefighters head to Australia as new threat looms
Insurers report the Australian bushfires have caused nearly half a billion U.S. dollars in damage and that estimate is expected to rise. Strong gusts and sweltering heat could intensify the fires later this week. Source
Mom of baby facing end of life support: “Give her a chance”
Doctors at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth insist Tinslee Lewis is in pain and will never recover. Source
Calls for prison reform in Mississippi after inmate murders and escapes
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
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