Iran abandons key parts of the 2015 nuclear deal over the killing of Qassem Soleimani as Trump warns Iraq to stay “friendly” as it considers booting U.S. troops. Source
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CES 2020: Health and fitness, 5G wireless, privacy and security among top tech trends
CES, the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is set to kick off this week with previews of the latest technology and new gadgets. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson has a sneak peek at the biggest trends. Source
Castro endorses Warren for president days after dropping out
“Theres one candidate I see who’s unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America’s promise will be there for everyone,” Castro said in a video Source
Judge Judy releases ad backing Bloomberg for president
Judy Sheindlin, best known as Judge Judy, officially endorsed former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for president and cut an ad for his campaign. Source
2020 Golden Globes: Winners and highlights
At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, “Saturday Night Live’s” Kate McKinnon thanked Ellen DeGeneres for paving the way for gay and lesbian artists like herself. She presented DeGeneres with the special Carol Burnett Award. The rest of the night saw favorites and underdogs take home prizes, including “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “1917.” “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier recaps the night. Source
Oprah kicks off wellness tour in Florida with Lady Gaga
Oprah Winfrey is bringing tens of thousands of people around the country together with a mission to make their lives better. “CBS This Morning” got exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the first stop on the 2020 Wellness Tour in Florida, where Winfrey spoke with Lady Gaga about physical and mental health. David Begnaud reports. Source
American family attacked in Mexico; 13-year-old killed
A 13 year old was killed and three other people were wounded on their trip home to the U.S. from holiday visit to Mexico, authorities said. Source
Double amputee goes skydiving ahead of 90th birthday
An Air Force veteran celebrated his upcoming 90th birthday in midair. Stan Rohrer went skydiving from a height of 13,000 feet over California’s Lake Elsinore. Rohrer lost both of his legs in his 80s, but he hasn’t lost his sense of adventure. Nikki Battiste shares his story. Source
U.S. tops 2020 list of global risks, outranking Middle East
Every year the Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm, ranks the top 10 geopolitical risks we’re likely to see. For the first time, in 2020, a U.S. domestic issue tops the list, outranking Iran, Turkey, and Latin America. Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why. Source
Weinstein accusers “emotional” as sexual assault trial begins
Weinstein is formally charged with sexually assaulting two women, one in 2006 and another in 2013, but more than 80 women have accused him of sexual misconduct. Source