President Trump said U.S. troops being pulled out of Syria will remain in the Middle East to prevent an ISIS resurgence. With Turkish forces moving south and Russian-backed Syrian units advancing north, 1,000 U.S. troops are caught in the middle. David Martin reports. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, October 14, 2019
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Pence says Trump told Erdogan to implement immediate ceasefire
Vice President Mike Pence announced Monday that the Trump administration was imposing sanctions against Turkey over its invasion of northern Syria. He told reporters at the White House that the president has been monitoring the situation, had spoken to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and called for an immediate ceasefire. Pence also said that Mr. Trump had directed him to lead a delegation to Turkey to bring the bloodshed to an end. Source
Search continues for missing worker in Hard Rock Hotel collapse
Three people died in the collapse on Saturday Source
Kurds in the U.S. alarmed by decision to withdraw troops from Syria
Isam Zaxoyi, who has served as a translator for U.S. troops called the decision a “betrayal” Source
Importance of suburbs and millennials in Ohio ahead of 2020 election
As parts of our “Local Matters” series, CBSN is taking a closer look at the state of Ohio. It’s been long known as a bellwether state and Democrats will need to capitalize on the suburbs and millennial voters if they want success there. WBNS-TV anchor and reporter Scott Light joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss what’s important to Ohio voters. Source
Cop who killed black woman in her home resigns amid outrage
Atatiana Jefferson, 28, was playing video games with her young nephew when she was killed by a Fort Worth officer Source
Humanitarian crisis unfolds as violence escalates in Syria
In little more than a week, longstanding alliances have crumbled and old enemies have teamed up after the U.S. began pulling its forces out and Turkey invaded Syria Source
U.S. imposes new sanctions on Turkey over Syria offensive
President Trump said he is “fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy” if necessary Source
California bans “lunch shaming” for students who owe money
Third grader who used allowance to pay the tab for classmates inspired him to sign bill, governor says Source