A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source

U.S. Troops prepare to deploy to Middle East; the dark side of being a K-Pop music star Source

Several vehicles, including a semi-truck, were covered with tumbleweeds when strong winds blew them onto a highway in Washington State on New Year’s Eve. Authorities say the piles were as high as 20 to 30 feet in some places. Crews worked through the night to clear the roadway. It finally reopened early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported. Source

As questions mount about the ex-Nissan chairman’s flight from Japan, Turkey detains people suspected of aiding him. Source

Tannehill completed 90-of-132 passes for 1,322 yards with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions in five games in December. Tannehill’s completion percentage in those games was 68.2 percent, and his passer rating was 124.6. Source

K-pop is taking the U.S. by storm, but the apparent suicides of two of the genre’s stars has put the spotlight on the pressures faced by performers, particularly women. Ramy Inocencio went to South Korea to learn more. Source

A second-round pick of the Titans in the 2019 NFL Draft, A.J. Brown had three 100-yard games in the month December. Source

Tannehill completed 90-of-132 passes for 1,322 yards with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions in five games in December. Tannehill’s completion percentage in those games was 68.2 percent, and his passer rating was 124.6. Source

Mollie Fitzgerald is accused in the death of 68-year-old Patricia “Tee” Fitzgerald, who authorities say was found dead on Dec. 20 inside her home. Source

The new year means the start of a new labor law in California meant to protect more than a million freelance and gig-economy workers. They do jobs like pet sitting, cleaning and ride-share and delivery driving. Supporters of the law, known as AB 5, say it pushes companies to recognize contractors as employees, giving them access to benefits. But Uber and Postmates are suing the state, hoping to stop the new law. Carter Evans reports. Source