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This Morning from CBS News, Jan. 18, 2016

By Tucker Reals

January 18, 2016 / 7:13 AM EST / CBS News

Democrats debate

In the fourth and final Democratic debate of the 2016 primary season before the nominating process begins, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley came across as an experienced, empathetic leader who gets results. But was it too little, too late?

Americans freed

Five American citizens have been set free in a prisoner exchange with Iran -- a deal negotiated in conjunction with the nuclear deal which has also now taken effect. We find out where the U.S. citizens are following their release, and what the next steps are to bring them back home.

Homegrown threat

The attacks by Islamic extremists in Paris left millions of people looking for answers. Six of the 10 attackers were French themselves, so what makes a group of young people hate their country enough to pledge allegiance to ISIS and commit such terrible acts? CBSN went to find out.

Trump ban?

Billionaire U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has long been seen by Brits as a grotesque American curiosity, but his claim that he'd ban Muslims from entering the U.S. saw the curiosity turn into animosity, and sparked a call to have him officially banned from the country. Could it happen?

Rich and poor

New research shows only 62 individuals around the world have as much wealth as 3.5 billion people of more modest means. CBS News explores what's driving the surge in global inequality, and how the gap between rich and poor became so extreme.

Wodapalooza

The workout craze known as CrossFit combines strength-training, gymnastics and aerobic conditioning, and has attracted men, women and, increasingly, children. This past weekend, downtown Miami hosted Wodapalooza, a CrossFit-style competition between 1,350 athletes -- some as young as 10.