This Morning from CBS News, Jan. 4, 2017
Mr. Mnuchin’s past
The GOP’s website describes Treasury secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin as a vastly experienced financial industry executive. Omitted, however, is the former banker’s stint as CEO of OneWest, a lender that critics say used harsh foreclosure practices during the housing crash. Could leaked documents from California prosecutors become a stumbling block for Mnuchin’s confirmation?
Republican civil war?
President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican leadership in Congress have some major, fundamental disagreements on policy priorities. Will Rahn argues the schism between two very different visions of what the GOP should be can only be expected to grow once Mr. Trump takes office.
State secrets
Turkish officials say they’ve confirmed the identity of the terrorist -- who’s still on the loose -- accused of gunning down dozens in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s morning. But in his first address since the attack, Turkey’s leader wouldn’t reveal the new information, or anything else, for that matter.
Cops & teens
In our series, “A More Perfect Union,” we’re trying to showcase how what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In today’s edition, we look at how some teenagers are finding common ground with police in Boston.
It’s not funny
Amusing videos of pudgy pooches and fat felines posted to social media are obscuring a genuine problem: More than half of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight -- and for pet owners, the cost of treating the resulting ailments is no laughing matter. We look at the high cost of pet obesity.
Gadget bonanza
The year’s biggest tech show, CES 2017, kicks off in Las Vegas this week, giving industry insiders a chance to check out the latest gadgets and innovations that promise to change our lives in the not-too-distant future. We’ve got a preview of some of the expected highlights.
Holy McDonald’s!
The location of one of McDonald’s newest restaurants is creating a supersized controversy in Italy. The eatery is situated just outside the walls of Vatican City, and that has some Catholics raising their hands and asking if nothing remains sacred in this world.
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World
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Politics
ExxonMobil and Rex Tillerson agree to cut ties
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Business
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Health
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Science and tech
This online dating preference changes with age
