Griffin and longtime boyfriend Randy Bick announced their nuptials on Twitter. Source
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R. Kelly accuser says backlash against her is “worse since he’s in jail”
Since the accusations have come out, there have been verbal and physical attacks on Faith Rodgers, her father said. Source
WorldView: Netanyahu asks for immunity, Indonesia flooding, Hong Kong New Year’s Day protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in and around Indonesia’s capital, and New Year’s Day protests in Hong Kong descended into violence. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up international news from London. Source
Trump responds to foreign conflicts as he faces impeachment trial and reelection
The U.S. Embassy attack in Iraq is threatening to draw the U.S. even further into a Middle East conflict that President Trump has tried to avoid. This comes as the president faces another threat from North Korea regarding nuclear weapons. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Interpol issues wanted notice to Lebanon for Carlos Ghosn
As questions mount about the ex-Nissan chairman’s flight from Japan, Interpol issues a so-called “Red Notice” Source
Firefighters pose for photo in front of burning home
“There are a lot of ways to celebrate a retirement. Taking a photo in front of a building fire is not one of them,” Detroit’s top fire official said Source
Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Former Housing Secretary Julián Castro announced he is dropping out of the presidential race. Castro, the only Latino in the crowded Democratic field, failed to gain a foothold among voters and lagged behind other candidates in the fundraising race. Source
Eye Opener at 8: State of emergency in Australia
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
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U.S. Troops prepare to deploy to Middle East; the dark side of being a K-Pop music star Source
Tumbleweeds trap cars on Washington highway
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