Oscar and Tony-nominated actor Ethan Hawke is the author of several New York Times bestselling books. Hawke joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest graphic novel, “Meadowlark: A Coming of Age Crime Story,” which he co-wrote with illustrator Greg Ruth. Source

Singer R. Kelly’s federal racketeering trial in New York begins with opening statements today. The artist’s former attorney in that case, Steve Greenberg, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the defense’s arguments against the charges. Source

U.S. says 3,000 people have been evacuated, but as many as 10,000 Americans still need to get out, and the militants now control the airport gates. Source

Very few homes were left standing in Grizzly Flats. Susanville was warily eyeing the Dixie Fire. And PG&R was cutting power to 51,000 homes and businesses. Source

Taliban militants hold press conference, just two days after their takeover of Afghanistan. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi reports. Source

The group Protect Our Parks filed their request with Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday. Source

Card served as George W. Bush’s chief of staff during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Source

The first reports of an oil sheen came in a week after the largest earthquake in the U.S. in the past half-century. Source

Nearly all Californians say crime is an important issue, but they differ on how to prevent it Source

“Iran has no credible need to produce uranium metal, which has direct relevance to nuclear weapons development,” U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said. Source