Uber said it hopes to run flight demonstrations in 2020 and to make Elevate commercially available to riders as early as 2023. Source
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Here’s how much flying contributes to climate change
As concerns grow about jets’ environmental impact, some airlines are taking creative steps to cut down on carbon emissions. Source
12-year-old dog takes “freedom walk” out of shelter after being adopted
A 12-year-old dog named Sandi was finally been adopted last week – after spending more than 6 years in a shelter. “She’s been here longer than any employee. … She’s kind of the boss,” a staff member at the Marion-Grant County Humane Society told CBS News. Source
Iranians flood the streets to mourn Soleimani
The mourning continues in Iran. The capital was filled by a sea of mourners, the largest gathering in decades. The procession stretched nearly four miles, as Iran’s leaders made new vows to avenge the death of its top general. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Ikea to pay $46 million to family of child killed by tipped dresser
Furniture giant Ikea agreed to pay a record $46 million to the family of a 2-year-old in California. Ikea has already paid a total of $50 million to settle three earlier suits following the death of children in similar accidents. Source
How Iran could retaliate for U.S. strikes
What types of attacks are the U.S. government preparing for and what does it mean now that the Iraqis have voted for the withdrawal of U.S. troops? Michael Morell, a former acting director of the CIA and a CBS News national security contributor, joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss. Source
FBI investigating mysterious drones over Colorado
The FBI, FAA and U.S. Air Force are investigating a mystery in the skies of Colorado and Nebraska: swarms of drones have been spotted, sometimes in formation. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
3D-printed limb helps young musician play the cello
Teaching first-time musicians at Austin Middle School is challenging for Carly Addison. But helping one student achieve her dream is exactly why she became a teacher. Source
Secretary of defense insists U.S. will not pull out of Iraq
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the U.S. has no plans to pull American troops out of Iraq. Iraq’s parliament recently voted to expel the 5,000 Americans to protest the Baghdad drone attack that killed Iran’s top general, Qassem Soleimani. David Martin reports. Source
John Bolton says he’s willing to testify on impeachment
Former national security adviser John Bolton said he’s willing to testify in President Trump’s impeachment trial if the Senate subpoenas him. Nancy Codes reports. Source