Trump made the latest comments as his administration faces pressure to provide more details about the imminent threat from Iran’s top general. Source
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Iran says it “unintentionally” shot down Ukrainian airplane
On state TV Saturday morning, a statement from Iran’s military confirmed the country’s role in the crash. Source
Sanders leads with Warren close behind in new Iowa poll
A new poll in Iowa shows Senator Bernie Sanders in the lead, with Senator Elizabeth Warren trailing close behind. Democratic strategist Isaac Wright and CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss the poll and the rest of the week’s top political headlines. Source
Boeing’s new CEO to get $28 million pay package for 2020
David Calhoun pay package includes $7 million bonus for 737 Max’s safe return to service. Source
Senators not briefed on alleged Soleimani plot against embassies
Briefers including the CIA director, secretary of state and defense secretary also did not disclose that the U.S. had targeted another Iranian military leader on the same day it ordered a strike against Qassem Soleimani. Source
Officials omitted key details in Senate’s Soleimani briefing
Briefers including the CIA director, secretary of state and defense secretary also did not disclose that the U.S. had targeted another Iranian military leader on the same day it ordered a strike against Qassem Soleimani. Source
U.S. officials didn’t tell Senate that plot allegedly targeted four embassies
Briefers including the CIA director, secretary of state and defense secretary also did not disclose that the U.S. had targeted another Iranian military leader on the same day it ordered a strike against Qassem Soleimani. Source
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Millions under threat of severe weather; How a DNA test revealed an unexpected past. Source
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Iran denies shooting down Ukrainian passenger jet; On the Road: A DNA test reveals a past. Source
China’s Muslim minorities reportedly pushed into labor programs
Congress is calling for sanctions against China over human rights abuses against religious minorities, labor activists and the press. The sanctions follow a report from the NYTimes which found the Chinese government is pushing Muslim minorities into cheap labor. Chris Buckley, the Times’ China correspondent, joined CBSN to discuss his reporting. Source