A new ranking of climate change policies and action plans in 600 cities around the world gave just 24 in North America a top “A” grade. Here’s what they are doing right. Source
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Trump Jr. reaches deal to comply with congressional subpoena
The Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenaed the president’s son to answer questions on previous Russia-related testimony Source
Peele, Abrams donating profits to fighting abortion law
The directors’ announcement fulfills the wish of Stacey Abrams: Don’t pull your productions from Georgia Source
House panel probing possible obstruction by Trump lawyers
The House Intelligence Committee wants to know if attorneys representing Trump family members obstructed the committee’s Russia investigation Source
How “Game of Thrones” made fans root for a monster
Some cynical fans saw it coming, but many were shocked by the latest plot twist Source
Sanders says war with Iran would be “many times worse than the Iraq War”
Sanders posted a live video in reaction to a report that the Trump administration is reviewing a plan that could send up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East Source
Lewis Hamilton sends race car, trophy to terminally ill 5-year-old fan
Hamilton said the boy was his “spirit angel” — and inspiration for winning his race on Sunday Source
“Arthur” character comes out as gay and gets married in season 22 premiere
This is not the first time the long-running educational cartoon has included an LGBTQ character Source
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon by 2024
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA’s budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans. Source
NYT: White House reviews military plan against Iran
The New York Times reports Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has prepared a plan to send 120,000 troops to the Middle East if Iran were to attack the U.S. This comes as the U.S. investigates Iran for the alleged sabotage of four oil tankers off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. David Martin and Behnam Ben Taleblu joined CBSN to discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Source