Mosque attack; Mass protests - CBS News Brief, Jan. 30, 2017
Terror attack
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his sorrow for the victims of a mass shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, calling it a “terrorist attack on Muslims.” At least six people were killed in the attack, and two suspects have been taken into custody. “Diversity is our strength, and religious tolerance is a value that we, as Canadians, hold dear,” Trudeau said.
In protest
President Donald Trump’s second weekend in office saw huge nationwide protests over his order that all travelers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen be denied entry to the U.S. for 90 days. What started out Saturday as a spontaneous demonstration at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York quickly spread to airports from coast to coast.
Week ahead
It’s likely to be another busy week as President Trump deals with the fallout over his travel ban on seven Muslim-majority nations, prepares to announce his pick for the Supreme Court, and continues to build his Cabinet. We look at the key points on those issues, and some others you should keep an eye on as Mr. Trump embarks upon his second full week in office.
Danger lurking
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces are making gains in their push to drive ISIS out of Iraq’s second largest city. The Iraqis have only managed to recapture the eastern side of Mosul after 100 days of fighting. Driving through the decimated streets in the cleared neighborhoods, troops are acutely aware that ISIS militants and sympathizers could be watching, having simply melted back into the community.
Trade war victims?
President Trump’s tough talk on trade with China -- threats of punitive tariffs and accusations of illegal currency manipulation -- is bringing long-simmering tensions between the world’s two largest economies to a boil. That could have ramifications for many U.S. companies, as about a dozen Fortune 500 companies rely on China for more than 50 percent of their annual sales.
Trumponomics
President Trump’s whirlwind first week in office shows he’s serious about putting his hard-line prescriptions for the U.S. into practice -- ideas that could alter the American economic landscape. The result could be a topsy-turvy government eager to impose its policies on trade, jobs and taxes. According to one economist, it could become a case of “government on your back, micromanaging.”
Baby boxes
An unusual idea to keep babies safe is spreading in the U.S., as more parents invest in boxes that serve as cardboard cribs for infants. Doctors say the simple design could lower infant mortality. We take a look at the origins of the growing movement.
Tasty tomatoes
The U.S. is the second largest tomato grower in the world, producing around 32 billion pounds a year. But producing the fruit in such large numbers has come at a cost to their flavor. Now, researchers have found a way to put the taste back into tomatoes.
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