Iran says two missiles hit an Iranian tanker overnight off the coast of Saudi Arabia, in a new escalation of tensions in the region. Iran’s state-run news agency says the ship was sailing near the Saudi port of Jeddah. The tanker company says the crew is safe. The reported attack comes just weeks after drone and missile attacks on the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia. Source
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Prosecutors announce charges against Giuliani associates
Federal prosecutors in New York formally announced charges leveled against Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman on Thursday. The two men, associates of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, were arrested as they were about to board an international flight with one-way tickets. Source
White House fights back against House Democrats, calls impeachment inquiry “unconstitutional”
The White House is pushing back against House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, escalating the fight between the two branches of the government. In a letter, the Trump administration called it unconstitutional and a violation of due process. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former assistant U.S. attorney for New York’s eastern district, joined CBSN to discuss where the Trump administration’s argument stands legally. Source
White House threatens sanctions against Turkey
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned Turkey of possible sanctions during a news conference at the White House Friday, the third day of Turkey’s Syria offensive. “We can shut down the Turkish economy if we need to,” Mnuchin said. Source
Man arrested after Manchester stabbing
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism Friday after injuring several people in a stabbing spree at a shopping center in Manchester, England. The man entered the Arndale shopping center Friday morning with a large knife and attacked people, police said. Source
In 2023, California will ban sales and manufacturing of fur products
California will soon become the first state in the nation to ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products. The law takes effect in 2023. Governor Gavin Newsom also signed a new law barring most animals from circus performances. Source
2 killed in New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel construction collapse
Rescue crews in New Orleans spent the day searching for a missing worker after a hotel under construction collapsed on the outskirts of the French Quarter. At least two people were killed when the Hard Rock Hotel came crashing to the ground Saturday. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Tyler Skaggs was reportedly given oxocodone by L.A. Angels employee
Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels pitcher who died this summer, was reportedly given drugs by a team employee. Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel in July. An autopsy found opioids in his system. According to ESPN, an Angels public relations representative told federal agents he gave Skaggs oxycodone and watched him snort drugs the night before he died. Source
U.S. withdraws 1,000 troops from northern Syria, leaving Kurds to fight Turkish soldiers alone
The U.S. plans to withdraw 1,000 troops from northern Syria. Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday that it’s “very smart not to be involved in the intense fighting.” Turkish soldiers are attacking Kurdish fighters, who helped the U.S. combat ISIS. It’s estimated 130,000 people have been displaced due to violence. Roxana Saberi reports. Source
Trump faces backlash from withdrawing troops from northern Syria as impeachment inquiry intensifies
Donald Trump is facing a new round of bipartisan backlash over his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from northern Syria. Lawmakers are expected to introduce legislation this week to address the crisis. Additionally, new revelations in the impeachment inquiry could put the president on the defensive. Nikole Killion reports. Source