John Grisham is considered the king of the legal thriller. The bestselling author has sold more than 300 million copies of his books worldwide, including classics like “The Firm,” “A Time To Kill” and “The Pelican Brief.” His latest novel, “The Guardians,” tells the story of a murdered lawyer and one organization’s journey to exonerate a man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 22 years. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book which the Los Angeles Times called “an inside look at the dirty machineries of process and power, with plenty of entertainment.” Source
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Democratic debates: What to expect
For the first time, 12 presidential candidates will face off on the same stage in a Democratic debate outside Columbus, Ohio. CBS News political contributors Robby Mook and Terry Sullivan join “CBS This Morning” to share what to expect Tuesday night. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Cuba Gooding Jr. faces new misconduct allegations
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Turkey’s involvement in Syria’s civil war: The complicated history of how we got here
Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria highlights the complicated relationship between the U.S., Turkey and the Kurds. It’s the latest chapter in a long history of tension in the region. “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil breaks down how we got here. Source
Could Trump’s Syria withdrawal be the end of his presidency?
CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” from Washington to discuss Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria and the country’s assault on U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters. Source
Key diplomat set to testify in impeachment inquiry — live updates
A key State Department official is slated to testify Tuesday before the House committees leading the impeachment probe Source
Retired Fort Worth cop: “I’m afraid when I get stopped”
A white former police officer is out on bond after being arrested and charged with murder for shooting a black woman inside her Texas home Source
Eye Opener: Trump slaps new sanctions on Turkey
The U.S. hits Turkey with sanctions over its invasion, as President Trump faces growing bipartisan criticism over the American troop withdrawal. Also, a former Texas police officer is charged with murder for killing a woman in her own home. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Toll from typhoon in Japan, both human and material, keeps rising
Official death toll nears 60, with about 20 people still listed missing and 34,000 homes without power Source
Large Calif. wildfire broke out under power tower, authorities say
Cause still unknown but blaze was quickly spread by strong Santa Ana winds; SoCal Edison didn’t preemptively cut electricity to area Source