President Trump highlighted his “America First” policies during his United Nations address Tuesday, saying “the future belongs to patriots.” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is among the leaders in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Her country got global attention for implementing strict gun control measures after the mosque shootings in Christchurch. She spoke to “CBS This Morning” about how she got gun control legislation enacted so quickly, the impact of divisive rhetoric and her closed-door meeting with President Trump earlier this week. Source
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New U.N. climate report paints dim picture about world’s oceans
A highly anticipated U.N climate change report out Wednesday morning is raising alarm about the world’s oceans. More than 100 scientists spent the last three years looking at the impact of climate change on the seas. Mark Phillips reports from Monaco where the findings were released. Source
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern on the impact of divisive rhetoric: “Kids hear it”
President Trump highlighted his “America First” policies during his United Nations address Tuesday, saying the future belongs to patriots. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is among the leaders in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Her country got global attention for implementing strict gun control measures after the mosque shootings in Christchurch. She spoke to “CBS This Morning” about the global impact of President Trump’s rhetoric, which many have criticized as divisive. Source
Democratic leadership is all in on impeachment
House Democrats are on their way to an extraordinary political clash with President Trump, launching a formal impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president violated his oath of office by directly asking a foreign power, the president of Ukraine, to investigate a political rival. Mr. Trump confirms they spoke about Joe Biden but says he did nothing wrong. He plans to release a transcript of his call with Ukraine’s president Wednesday. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Eye Opener: Trump calls House impeachment inquiry “garbage”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses the president of “betrayal” of his oath and national security as Congress demands to see the whistleblower complaint. Also, a U.N. panel says some of the worst effects of climate change can no longer be avoided. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Trump shifts course on the reason for Ukraine aid delay
Sources tell CBS News the White House and intelligence agencies are discussing ways to allow the person behind a whistleblower complaint that was blocked by President Trump’s director of national intelligence to share information in the original complaint with lawmakers. Paula Reid reports. Source
Dramatic footage video shows aftermath of cop shooting neighbor
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger said she thought Botham Jean’s apartment was her own when she opened fire Source
Harry, Meghan and baby Archie have tea with Desmond Tutu
The visit in Cape Town was the first real opportunity for the world to see Archie awake and alert, and he seemed to enjoy himself Source
Fired Navy SEAL team leaders say they’re being scapegoated
The two, from SEAL Team Seven, say Navy’s top SEAL targeted them due to several high-profile SEAL misconduct cases; their lawyer says their dignity’s being stolen Source
Plácido Domingo steps down from the Metropolitan Opera
Legendary opera star Plácido Domingo has stepped down from the title role in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Macbeth,” one day before opening night, and has withdrawn from all future performances amid allegations of sexual harassment. CBSN New York’s Lisa Rozner reports. Source