Iran denies shooting down Ukrainian passenger jet; On the Road: A DNA test reveals a past. Source

Congress is calling for sanctions against China over human rights abuses against religious minorities, labor activists and the press. The sanctions follow a report from the NYTimes which found the Chinese government is pushing Muslim minorities into cheap labor. Chris Buckley, the Times’ China correspondent, joined CBSN to discuss his reporting. Source

Parts of the central U.S. will see dangerous storms, while record warm temperatures are in store for the Northeast. Source

Australia’s wildfires continue to intensify after burning down thousands of homes and killing over two dozen people. Entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel is using her organization, known as the “bstrong,” to help provide relief. Frankel joined CBSN to discuss her mission. Source

Harvey Weinstein appeared in court this week for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in New York. Attorney Jesse Weber joined CBSN Friday to discuss what transpired. Source

Real estate investment firm that owns empty California home says squatters are “taking something from someone else.” Source

In an emotional tribute, the remaining members of Rush said Peart was their “soul brother and band mate of 45 years.” Source

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees. Source

Six homeless women in California illegally occupied a vacant home in West Oakland last November, and a judge has now ordered them to vacant the property because they have no legal ownership. The women, known collectively as Moms 4 Housing, still want to purchase the home and said they’re not leaving. KPIX-5′ has video of their reaction to Friday’s ruling. Source

Police have arrested an Iranian man not far from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. When police found the suspect, they said he had weapons including a machete. Jeff Pegues reports. Source