Outrage over domestic economic malaise and corruption has increasingly turned to Iran, which has close ties to Baghdad and powerful Shiite paramilitary groups Source
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Defense chief warns Iran-backed militias could launch more attacks
Esper said Iranian-backed Shiite militias in Iraq could be planning more attacks following the assault this week on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Source
Russian government sees the sunny side in climate change
Official “adaptation plan” says global warming could lower energy costs and open new shipping routes across the Arctic. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Puerto Rico residents fear aftershocks after deadly earthquake
Millions are without power and some are afraid to go back to their homes. Source
Broker exposed people’s personal info after bad Yelp reviews
Revenge comes at a cost for California businessman who publicly reprimanded unhappy clients about paying bills late. Source
How right-wing conspiracy theories to spread from the fringe to the mainstream
Matthew Dallek, a political historian and professor at George Washington University, joined “Red and Blue” to discuss his Washington Post op-ed that looks at the evolution of conspiracy theories in American politics and how recently the Republican Party helped them become more mainstream. Source
Titans Fans Get “Trip of a Lifetime” for Playoff Win Over Patriots, Thanks to Receiver Corey Davis
Titans receiver Corey Davis gave away tickets to two fans to see Saturday’s playoff game against the Patriots. Source
Iran vows “proportionate” retaliation for U.S. killing of top general
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tells CBS News that “unlike Trump” his country will only respond with action “against legitimate targets.” Source
Iran’s military displaying “heightened state of readiness,” official says
A U.S. defense official called Iranian military movements “very troubling” after Qassem Soleimani was killed by an American drone strike. Source