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KPIX CBS Overnight News July 13, 2024

And second act. Prison inmates change their lives by taking on new roles. What does it mean . Hope. Hope for me. Hope for others, yeah. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Welcome to the overnight news. Im elaine quijano. Iran continues to be a country in mourning. Huge crowds turned out sunday as the remains of general Qasem Soleimani returned home after being killed in a u. S. Drone strike. His casket draped by the iranian flag. Amid the grief, chants of death to america. In baghdad where soleimani was killed by a u. S. Drone strike, the countrys parliament approved a plan which would remove all american troops from its soil. All this as the u. S. And now israel prepare for irans retaliation. Ian lee in baghdad begins our coverage. Reporter a heros welcome for the body of Qasem Soleimani. Tens of thousands packed irans largest mosque as part of a grand funeral procession, while in parliament, members chanted death to america. In neighboring iraq, lawmakers and parliament voted to kick out all foreign troops, a move that could spell the end of americas military presence in iraq. Todays decision was rushed through after the u. S. Air strike outside baghdads airport. But for iraqis, the source of anger isnt the killings of soleimani but rather Shiite Militia commander muhandis, says an iraqi politician. Do you think if Qasem Soleimani was the only person killed, that iraq wouldnt have been as angry . De oh, definitely. Aq te qasemfi nisoleimani. Some believe he is a hero. Some believe he is a thug. Reporter the unitestatesam r killing an American Contractor that sparked off a series of retaliatory attacks. Why isnt there outrage when the americans are being attacked . Yes, there was anger. But the reply was in proportion to the attack. To be honest, many people were very embarrassed by the attack on the american bases. Reporter in lebanon, hezbollah leader hassan nasrula promised america will pay the price for killing him. Many fear a war is coming. Are you afraid that iraq will become the battleground between the United States and iran . The major threat that we all feel here in iraq as a politicians, as officials, and as a population of iraq, that the americans are using iraq to turn it into a battlefield. Reporter both the u. S. And iran say they dont want a war, but a war is what they may get. Tonight we just heard multiple explosions. We understand five to six rockets fell around the green zone, one injuring an iraqi family while two fell near the u. S. Embassy. Elaine . All right, ian lee, thank you. President trump returns to the white house tonight, wrapping up his winter vacation in florida. Today the president renewed his threat against iran seeking revenge for soleimanis killing, tweeting the u. S. Will quickly and fully strike back. But the president is facing sharp criticism at home for escalating a crisis between washington and tehran thats now put the middle east on a new razors edge. Here is paula reid. Reporter after a twoweek stay at his florida resort, President Trump returned to washington this afternoon where he faces the political fallout from an unprecedented strike against iran. We made the right decision to take out this terrorist. Reporter secretary of state mike pompeo hit the sunday show circuit today defending the administrations action. There was sound and just and legal reason for the actions the president took. Reporter last night, the president tweeted a warning that if iran strikes any american interests, the u. S. Has targeted 52 iranian sites that will be hit very fast and very hard. Pompeo also left open the possibility of targeting other iranian leaders. Does this mean other iranian leaders are now potential u. S. Targets . Were going do everything required to keep the American People safe. That sounds like a yes. Reporter democratic senator chris murphy is among the lawmakers calling for the administration to prove that take out irans top military leader will prevent attacks rather than inspire them. We do not generally execute sovereign nations, in part because we know that opens a pandoras box that may expose american officials to assassination, but also because we know ultimately that might get more americans killed. Reporter concerns echoed by Senate Minority leader chuck schumer. We do not need this president either bumbling or impulsively getting us into a major war. Cbs news has learned that senator Lindsey Graham, one of the president s closest allies, will urge the president to lay out a path to deescalation with iran. Elaine, graham was here in florida where the president earlier this week insists he wants the president to be seen as strong but ultimately reasonable. Paula reid, thank you. And iran threatens to retaliate for soleimanis killing, a former commander of the revolutionary guard says israel will be targeted. Seth doane is in tel aviv. Seth, what is israel doing to prepare . Israel knows its a target and they have boosted troop reinforcements on the northern border with syria and lebanon. Just across that border are a number of militant groups backed by iran, including hezbollah. And today we heard hezbollahs leader claim that it was israel that pushed the u. S. To kill Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani had been on military intelligence radar here in israel for some time. He was a formidable foe. And today Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended President Trump for taking out soleimani. We spoke with amos yadlin who was a former military intelligence chief here in israel. He told us he believes that the most likely targets would be u. S. Base, embassies, an ambassadorer a general. But elaine, he said he believes iran does not want allout war. Seth doane, thank you. Now to a new terror attack. It happened today in kenya and claimed the lives of three americans, one Service Member and two military contractors. Al shabaab militants struck manda airfield near nairobi, a base shared by u. S. And kenyan forces. Smoke rose from an airstrip, and the fighting continued for hours. Officials say u. S. And kenyan troops repelled the assault and killed fiv attackers. Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Now to pennsylvania and a deadly pileup on the states turnpike. Five people were killed. At least 60 others were hurt. State Police Called it a Chain Reaction crash. It happened near mt. Pleasant about 40 miles southeast of pittsburgh. Nearly 100 miles of the highway were closed in both directions. Hours later, there was a second deadly crash less than 15 miles away. As hilary lane reports, it all began early this morning on icy roads. Reporter a tour bus carrying passengers from new jersey to ohio collided with three tractortrailers and a Passenger Car. Officials say the victims range in age between 7 and 60 years old. We have several people that were transported to area hospitals. We believe its around 60 total. Reporter state police say the accident happened at around 3 40 in the morning. A z d tour bus leaving from rockaway, new jersey and headed to cincinnati lost control on the pennsylvania turnpike near pittsburgh. It set off a Chain Reaction. It was headed on a downhill grade and the bus was unable to negotiate a corner. That bus went up an embankment, rolled over and was subsequently struck by two tractortrailers, another tractortrailer came and collided with those two tractortrailers, and there was another Passenger Car that was also involved in this crash. Reporter the tour bus flipped on to its side. A fed ex truck separated from its cab. One Passenger Car was seen pinned between two other delivery trucks. Police say many of the passengers on the tour bus do not speak english. We are working with the red cross. They are actually at the scene of the hospital, working with the different problems that come into play when it comes to finding housing, reconnecting loved ones. Reporter also this morning, less than 15 miles away another crash on i70. That accident left a paramedic dead. Officials say he was struck and killed while responding to an accident on the highway. Police want to know if weather was a factor in both deadly accidents. The impact of that first crash was so severe, police are having trouble identifying the victims. We have reached out to z d tours but havent heard back. Elaine . Hilary, thank you. Congress returns to work tomorrow still locked in a standoff over how to proceed with President Trumps impeachment trial. Today a top defender of the president detailed a new way to move forward. Nicole killian is in washington. My goal is to start this trial in the next coming days. Reporter Senate Judiciary chairman Lindsey Graham says the senate should move forward with the trial even without articles of impeachment from the house. But if we dont get the articles this week, then we need to take matters in our own hands and change the rules, deem them be delivered to the senate so we can start the trial. Article i is adopted. Reporter last month the house voted to impeach the president on abuse of power and obstruction of congress, but House Speaker nancy pelosi has not sent the articles to the senate and has called on the gopled chamber to ensure a trial. If the president is acquitted through a sham trial through, a mock trial where there are no witnesses, where everything is covered up, that will not be that will not stand him well with the American People. Reporter Democratic Leaders say new evidence has come to light, and they want to hear from witnesses, including the president s acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and former National Security adviser john bolton, and they insist a trial can be conducted while also addressing the developing crisis with iran. I think our system is Strong Enough that we can do both. As for senator grahams proposal, a senior democratic aide tells cbs it would be unfair and undemocratic. Keep in mind any change to the impeachment rules require 67 votes in the senate or a twothirds majority. Elaine . Nicole killian, thank you. The Democratic Candidates were out in force today with the Iowa Caucuses just 29 days away. Our new cbs news poll shows that while 14 remain in the race, iowa voters seem most interested in just five of them. There is a threeway tie for first in iowa with Bernie Sanders, joe biden, and Pete Buttigieg on top. Elizabeth warren fading and Amy Klobuchar bumping up. Ed okeefe is on the ground in davenport, iowa. Reporter the 2020 race remains unsettled. In addition to a tie in iowa, Bernie Sanders and joe biden are on top in New Hampshire followed by Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg. Warren had been in a stronger position in the fall. Im Elizabeth Warren. Im running for president. Reporter fi of theandidates have yet t convince a majority of iowa or New Hampshire primary voters that he or she could defeat President Trump. Thats important because in the last year democrats have consistently told us theyre most concerned about finding the candidate they believe can defeat the president. President trump has no authority toe take us to a military conflict with iran, period. Reporter throughout the weekend, Foreign Policy has dominated the conversation gwynn the recent killing of iranian general Qasem Soleimani. Democrats agree he was a ruthless terrorist, but also shared concerns about whether the president has a strategy to deal with the potential fallout across the middle east. What its done has moved this country closer to war. We are not safer today than we were before donald trump acted. Just because he deserved it doesnt mean it was the right strategic move. Reporter less than a month remains until the iowa caucus, a critical contest for democrats, because whoever wins here usually wins the nomination. In the coming days, candidates like joe biden and Pete Buttigieg will continue campaigning here in iowa and fundraising across the country. But the five senators running for president , like Elizabeth Warren here tonight have to stay closer to washington to see when and if that impeachment trial ever begins. Elaine . Ed okeefe, ed, thank you. Venezuelan Opposition Leader juan guaido was denied entry to the National Assembly ahead of elections for parliament. Guaido, in the blue suit tried but failed to climb an iron fence, struggling with National Guard troops blocking his way and his widely expected election to lead parliament. The move is seen as a blatant power grab by venezuelas strongman nicolas maduro. To australia, where extreme heat is fueling more than 200 bush fires raging across half the country. The death toll rose to at least 24 people this weekend. Hundreds more homes and businesses were destroyed. Officials fear thousands of animals have also packabeen kil over the past few months, and now the fires are even impacting new zealand, 1200 miles away, turning the daytime sky an eerie orange. Still ahead, why this years flu season could be the worst in years. Thousands crossed the Brooklyn Bridge, united against hate. And second my gums are irritated. I dont have to worry about that, do i . Harmful bacteria lurk just below the gum line. Crest gum detoxify, voted product of the year. 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Even when theyre visit and theyre on the list, theyre screened for illness, so fever, cough, temperature, body aches. Reporter around vulnerable kids, thats especially important to deanthony knighton and his son. His immune system is a lot weaker with his condition. So making sure we are all vaccinated is very important to make sure he stays at 100 with his health. Reporter today the cdc reported there have been more than 55,000 hospitalizations this flu season. Usually the predominant strain is influenza a, but this year its been influenza b so far. What comes next is anyones guess. Lynette brammer is with the cdc. Well have to wait and see what happens in the coming weeks. Each if we are at peak, we still have half of the flu season to go, and there may be other viruses circulating after the influenza bs that are here right now. Reporter its still too early to say how effective this years influenza vaccine will end up being, but with the onng earlier than usual and accelerating, the cdc is reminding people its not too late to get immunized. Dr. Jon lapook, cbs news. A former media mogul faces the first criminal trial triggered by the me too movement. New tide power pods one up the cleaning power of liquid. Can it one up spaghetti night . It sure can. Really . Can it one up breakfast in bed . Yeah, for sure. Thanks, boys. What about that . Uhh, yep it can . Yeah, even that i would very much like to see that. Me too. Introducing new tide power pods. One up the toughest stains with 50 more cleaning power than liquid detergent. Any further questions . Uh uh nope one up the power of liquid with new tide power pods. Hes a systems quarterback. Wheres the truck . What . Parked it right there. Male voice what did i tell you, boys . 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