Cities across Asia and Australia were among the first to welcome the new year. Here’s a look at celebrations in four places. Source

Bernie Sanders addressed a cheering crowd in Iowa at a supporter’s home in Des Moines. CBS News campaign reporter Cara Korte speaks to CBSN about the Vermont senator’s initiatives ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Source

Advocates say the policy denies asylum-seekers due process, restricts access to lawyers and effectively ensures their prompt deportation. Source

CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to discuss the situation in Baghdad, where the U.S. embassy was besieged by protesters. Source

Iraqi protesters stormed the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and President Trump is blaming Iran. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, join CBSN to break down what sparked the protests and the White House’s reaction. Source

A new research study delves into the views, priorities and values of black Americans and the issues important to them heading into this election year. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright spoke to CBSN’s Elaine Quijano about the report. Source

The shooter attended the Sunday service dressed in a disguise, alerting church security. Source

A review of the year’s best movies, from stylish dramas and unconventional comedies to innovative documentaries Source

These are the people involved in the production of CBSN. CBS News, Always On. Source

Corey Lewandowski, President Trump’s former campaign manager, announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, following months of speculation about his plans. Source