Ecologists estimate nearly 8,000 koalas have died since the fires began. Source
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Restaurant employee says she was told to leave because of hijab
In a video she posted on Twitter on Tuesday, a manager told the woman the hijab did not follow the company dress code. Source
98-year-old swimmer refuses to slow down
At an age when most people are taking it easy, one athlete in California just keeps going. She’s racking up up records along the way. Jamie Yuccas explains. Source
Yankees pitcher suspended in domestic violence case
Germán’s ban is the longest levied by MLB under its domestic violence policy for a player who was not formally charged. Source
Legal weed sales in Illinois bring in $3.17 million on first day
Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. Source
Don Larsen, former Yankees pitcher, dies at age 90
Don Larsen, the only pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter in a World Series game, has died at age 90. Source
Julián Castro ends presidential campaign
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro announced he’s dropping out of the presidential race. He was the only Latino candidate. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Suspect arrested after doorbell video shows woman being attacked
An arrest has been made in a suspected kidnapping that was captured on a home surveillance camera. The disturbing video shows a woman running to a stranger’s home for help. Carter Evans reports. Source
Deadly Australian wildfires destroys hundreds of homes
The wildfire emergency in Australia is growing worse by the hour. At least 17 people have died, more than 1,400 homes have been destroyed and thousands are fleeing. Tegan George from CBS News partners Network 10 News reports. Source
Missile attack hits Baghdad airport amid rising tensions
The Iraqi government said three missiles hit the Baghdad International Airport on Thursday. Source