President Trump highlighted his “America First” policies during his United Nations address Tuesday, saying the future belongs to patriots. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is among the leaders in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Her country got global attention for implementing strict gun control measures after the mosque shootings in Christchurch. She spoke to “CBS This Morning” about the global impact of President Trump’s rhetoric, which many have criticized as divisive. Source
Democratic leadership is all in on impeachment
House Democrats are on their way to an extraordinary political clash with President Trump, launching a formal impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president violated his oath of office by directly asking a foreign power, the president of Ukraine, to investigate a political rival. Mr. Trump confirms they spoke about Joe Biden but says he did nothing wrong. He plans to release a transcript of his call with Ukraine’s president Wednesday. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Trump shifts course on the reason for Ukraine aid delay
Sources tell CBS News the White House and intelligence agencies are discussing ways to allow the person behind a whistleblower complaint that was blocked by President Trump’s director of national intelligence to share information in the original complaint with lawmakers. Paula Reid reports. Source
Puerto Rico escapes Tropical Storm Karen relatively unscathed
Some landslides, flooding and power outages hit the U.S. territory hours after a 6.0 earthquake off its northwest coast Source
Dramatic footage video shows aftermath of cop shooting neighbor
Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger said she thought Botham Jean’s apartment was her own when she opened fire Source
Harry, Meghan and baby Archie have tea with Desmond Tutu
The visit in Cape Town was the first real opportunity for the world to see Archie awake and alert, and he seemed to enjoy himself Source
Fired Navy SEAL team leaders say they’re being scapegoated
The two, from SEAL Team Seven, say Navy’s top SEAL targeted them due to several high-profile SEAL misconduct cases; their lawyer says their dignity’s being stolen Source
Plácido Domingo steps down from the Metropolitan Opera
Legendary opera star Plácido Domingo has stepped down from the title role in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Macbeth,” one day before opening night, and has withdrawn from all future performances amid allegations of sexual harassment. CBSN New York’s Lisa Rozner reports. Source
Puerto Rico hit by Tropical Storm Karen not long after 6.0 magnitude earthquake
Tropical Storm Karen drenched the U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday as it bore down on an earthquake-shaken Puerto Rico still scarred by a hurricane two years ago. Heavy squalls were expected to hit some areas of the U.S. territories overnight as the storm moved slowly over the region and headed to open waters. CBSN New York reports. Source
Plácido Domingo quits the Met after harassment allegations
“I am grateful to God and the public for what they have allowed me to accomplish here at The Metropolitan opera,” Domingo said in a statement Source