The FBI and federal prosecutors are investigating President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani. The former New York mayor’s financial dealings with two clients are in the spotlight after prosecutors say those men tried to flee the country on Wednesday. Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman were charged Thursday with funneling foreign money, some of it from Russia, to a Super PAC that supports the president’s re-election – a violation of federal law. Paula Reid reports. Source
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Kurdish civilians in Syria flee onslaught by Turkey
The U.N. says 70,000 people in northern Syria have been forced to flee because of Turkey’s assault on U.S. backed Kurdish forces. Turkish warplanes and artillery blasted targets across the Syrian border Friday on the third day of the offensive. Charlie D’Agata reports from Qamishli, Syria. Source
Passengers rip cruise line for missed stops and sewage woes
The Norwegian Spirit passengers staged mass protests before the ship docked in Southampton, England Source
Indictments signal new path in Ukraine probe — live updates
Two businessmen tied to the president’s personal lawyer are accused of funneling foreign money to candidates and committees Source
Explaining the impeachment process — on “The Takeout”
CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle explained details of the impeachment process in this week’s episode of “The Takeout” Source
Nobel Peace Prize 2019 goes to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister
Nobel committee lauded Ahmed for pushing peace with neighboring Eritrea, and setting his nation on a path toward real democracy Source
Iran says oil tanker “probably” hit by missiles off Saudi Arabia
Iranian state-owned news agency cites tanker company as saying 2 separate explosions “probably caused by missile strikes” off Saudi port of Jiddah Source
Wildfires force evacuations in California amid power outages
Winds ease in Northern California but half a million still without power as dangerous conditions push south, forcing L.A. area residents to flee homes Source
The worst movies of the century so far, ranked
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000. Source
Trump holds first rally since start of impeachment inquiry
The president was by his own admission fired up and off script as he spoke for more than 90 minutes Source