At least one American ally, Germany, is applauding President Trump’s decision not to attack Iran. Iran’s ambassador to the UN says Iran does not seek war. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source

President Trump approved military strikes against Iran overnight for shooting down an American drone then suddenly decided not to do it. Iranian state TV broadcast what it claimed are the first remnants of the surveillance drone. The U.S. says the aircraft was flying over international waters when it was shot down. Iran says it has “indisputable” evidence that the drone entered Iran’s airspace. David Martin reports. Source

Lawyers for ex-D.C. Metrorail officer say he’s “66.6 percent less guilty” after 2 of 3 counts against him were thrown out Source

President Trump approves military strikes on Iran, then abruptly calls them off. Also, powerful storms are posing a dangerous threat to the Central U.S. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The knockout stage gets underway Saturday Source

Second fire this month at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in south Philly, but no immediate reports of injuries Source

More than $1 billion worth of cocaine has been seized at the Philadelphia Port on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. They say the drug bust netted approximately 16.5 tons of the narcotic from a cargo ship. Source

Officials are investigating why a masked gunman opened fire at a federal courthouse in Dallas on Monday morning. Federal officers shot and killed the shooter after he approached the entrance of the building. “CBS This Morning” national correspondent Jericka Duncan joined CBSN from Dallas with the latest. Source

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced 1,000 additional U.S. troops would be sent to the Middle East, as the Trump administration blames Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week. CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell joined CBSN to discuss the risk of conflict between the two countries. Source

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer discussed Senate Democrats’ plans to improve election security as the 2020 presidential campaign ramps up. Source