Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and North Korea after Kim Jong Un announced that the world will be seeing a “new strategic weapon,” and warned the North will no longer be bound by a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear weapon tests. Gordon Chang joined CBSN with more on what he considers to be North Korea’s “grave mistake.” Source

After an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the “game has changed.” He warns if there are new attacks, the U.S. military will be ready. David Martin reports. Source

The first meteor shower of 2020 is here to welcome the new year. Source

Ecologists estimate nearly 8,000 koalas have died since the fires began. Source

In a video she posted on Twitter on Tuesday, a manager told the woman the hijab did not follow the company dress code. Source

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

Germán’s ban is the longest levied by MLB under its domestic violence policy for a player who was not formally charged. Source

Earlier this week, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted more than 11,000 pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. Source

Don Larsen, the only pitcher to ever throw a no-hitter in a World Series game, has died at age 90. Source

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