An elected official in Arizona is in jail and charged with more than 60 felonies for allegedly running a multi-state adoption scheme. Prosecutors says Paul Petersen preyed on pregnant women from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific and lured them to the U.S. He allegedly promised them up to $10,000 to give up their babies for adoption. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
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Wildfires erupt in California, destroying homes and vehicles
Eight active wildfires are burning across California, days after power was shut off to hundreds of thousands of people in an effort to prevent fires. Errol Barnett reports from Porter Ranch. Source
Notorious kidnapper ran gold mine and Christmas tree farm from prison
A “48 Hours” investigation shows how Frederick Wood lived behind bars – he married three times and bought a pricey mansion with an ocean view Source
Exclusive look inside the Empire State Building’s $160 million makeover
The iconic skyscraper is set to open its newly renovated 102nd floor observatory this weekend, complete with 360-degree views of the city Source
Passengers rip cruise line for missed stops and sewage woes
The Norwegian Spirit passengers staged mass protests before the ship docked in Southampton, England Source
Wildfires force mass evacuations as they push south in California
Winds ease in the north of the state, but half a million people are still without power as the dangerous conditions move into the Los Angeles area Source
Indictments signal new path in Ukraine probe — live updates
Two businessmen tied to the president’s personal lawyer are accused of funneling foreign money to candidates and committees Source
Explaining the impeachment process — on “The Takeout”
CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle explained details of the impeachment process in this week’s episode of “The Takeout” Source
Nobel Peace Prize 2019 goes to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister
Nobel committee lauded Ahmed for pushing peace with neighboring Eritrea, and setting his nation on a path toward real democracy Source
Iran says oil tanker “probably” hit by missiles off Saudi Arabia
Iranian state-owned news agency cites tanker company as saying 2 separate explosions “probably caused by missile strikes” off Saudi port of Jiddah Source