Tensions are high in the Middle East after attacks on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf that U.S. officials are blaming on Iran. U.S. sanctions on Iran already had raised the potential risk of a response in the region. Charlie D’Agata reports from along the Gulf of Oman and explains why this area is such a flashpoint. Source
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Eye Opener at 8: Sarah Sanders to step down
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
David Ortiz was not the intended target, shooting suspect claims
In new cellphone video from his holding cell, the man accused of shooting David “Big Papi” Ortiz at a Santo Domingo bar late Sunday claims the Boston Red Sox icon was not his intended target. Dominican police say Rolfy Ferreyra Cruz confessed to shooting Ortiz from point-blank range as part of a nearly $8,000 hit job. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s attorney says surveillance video exonerates actor
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s attorney says new surveillance video will exonerate the Hollywood star of a groping accusation. The Oscar winner pleaded not guilty to two charges stemming from a visit to a New York bar last weekend. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Amanda Knox “traumatized” by media firestorm surrounding her return to Italy
Amanda Knox is back in Italy for the first time since being acquitted of murder eight years ago. Cameras greeted the former exchange student when she arrived Thurday for a criminal justice conference. She went through multiple trials following the 2007 murder of her roommate in a case that attracted global attention. Seth Doane reports. Source
Tanker owner seems to dispute U.S. account of Gulf of Oman attack
Owner of one of two oil tankers damaged says sailors saw “flying objects” before ship was hit, but U.S. blamed mines put in place by Iran Source
“Remain in Mexico” expansion faces logistical, legal barriers
Attorneys and Democrats say the administration isn’t equipped to carry out the “full-blown” expansion of the policy Source
Marianne Williamson on bringing spirituality back into politics
Williamson is one of several candidates who have qualified for the first two Democratic debates, and she spoke with Major Garrett on “The Takeout” podcast this week Source
Pat Bowlen, Denver Broncos’ owner, has died at 75
Helped NFL get billion-dollar TV deals and transformed team from chumps to champs Source
Toronto, rest of Canada rejoice over Raptors’ first NBA title
Fans poured onto the streets and honked horns in Toronto and celebrated throughout Canada after the Raptors’ clinching win Source