For many, American whiskey means bourbon, a spirit distilled from corn. But a growing number of connoisseurs are turning back the clock to a spicier drink that traces its roots to the earliest days of our nation Source

“We are facing another extremely difficult next 24 hours,” he said. Source

“Previous presidents have had the opportunity to take measures like what we saw last night but have held back,” said an assistant secretary of defense during the Obama administration Source

President Trump says the action was taken “to stop a war.” Source

Iran vows “crushing revenge” and Iraq is furious after Trump orders “decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel.” Source

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

That brings the overall nationwide death toll this summer to at least 21. Source

Terry Lauerman went viral after the Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary posted photos of him catnapping Source

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

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