Iran denies shooting down Ukrainian passenger jet; On the Road: A DNA test reveals a past. Source
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China’s Muslim minorities reportedly pushed into labor programs
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
Millions of Americans under threat of severe weather
Parts of the central U.S. will see dangerous storms, while record warm temperatures are in store for the Northeast. Source
Entrepreneur helps provide relief for Australia bushfires
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
First week of Harvey Weinstein trial concludes in New York
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
Judge says real estate firm can evict homeless Oakland moms
Real estate investment firm that owns empty California home says squatters are “taking something from someone else.” Source
Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart has died of brain cancer
In an emotional tribute, the remaining members of Rush said Peart was their “soul brother and band mate of 45 years.” Source
Texas will reject new refugees under Trump executive order
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state will reject the resettlement of new refugees. Source
California judges rule in favor of real estate firm that wants homeless women evicted
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
Iranian man with weapons arrested near Mar-a-Lago
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