Thousands attend Soleimani’s funeral in Baghdad; Manhunt underway in Mississippi for two escaped inmates after a week of “gangs at war”. Source

The White House has provided scant evidence for that Iranian military leader Qassam Soleimani was planning an attack and Democrats are demanding to see the intelligence behind the decision to take him out. Some Democrats insist the White House should have consulted Congress about a strike that could pull the U.S. into a war. Paula Reid reports. Source

Concerns over an active draft and FAFSA’s role in the service even shut down the Selective Service System’s website because of the sudden surge in traffic. Source

After a U.S. airstrike killed Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s Quds military force, in Baghdad on Thursday, Iran vowed “crushing revenge” against all responsible. Now, with #NoWarinIran, #TrumpsWar and #WorldWarIII trending on Twitter, users are looking into the draft — and how the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) could play into their potential future military service. Source

The man arrested in connection with an apparent robbery attempt and hostage situation in Illinois is now charged with sexual assault. Nicholas August surrendered to police after the standoff at the Heritage Credit Union in Rockford. Don Baccus reports. Source

There’s a manhunt for two inmates who escaped a Mississippi prison. David May and Dillion Williams broke out during an emergency headcount overnight in Parchman – about two hours north of Jackson. Their escape comes during a week of what’s been called “gangs at war” in Mississippi prisons. Five inmates have been killed, including three at the prison that held the escapees. Source

Australia is in the grip of a sweltering heat wave that’s fueling massive out of control bushfires. More than half of that country is on fire. On Saturday, the extreme heat made parts of Sydney the hottest place on earth with a record 120 degrees. At least 23 people have been killed. Ursula Heger from Network 10 News reports. Source

Thousands gathered in dozens of rallies nationwide to protest the administration’s killing of Soleimani and the decision to send more troops to the Middle East. Paula Reid reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Reena Ninan.” Source

Thousands flooded the streets of Baghdad promising to carry on Qassem Soleimani’s legacy. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani promised revenge, saying America “will see the consequences of their mistake not only today but in years to come.” Ian Lee reports from Baghdad. Source