Many physicians near Dr. James Mahoney’s age stopped seeing patients but his brother said “he worked on the front lines to the end.” Source

College seniors around the country are graduating in an uncertain time. Many are finding their job and internship offers rescinded or moved virtually, while others have to change their plans altogether. Meg Oliver speaks to three college students about their plans. Source

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defends the White House’s push to reopen as Democrats accuse the Trump administration of rushing Americans back to work without a plan to keep them safe. This comes as the president doubles down on taking the unproven drug hydroxychloroquine and continues to not wear a mask or social distance. Ben Tracy reports. Source

As all 50 states begin some level of reopening, some wonder if the actions will lead to another spike in COVID-19 cases. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Florida. Source

Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68. Cummings became the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Trump. He also passionately advocated for the poor in his black-majority district. Source

The first face-to-face meeting between President Trump and top Democrats since the impeachment inquiry began did not go smoothly. The Democrats walked out Wednesday, claiming the president insulted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a briefing for congressional leaders on the deteriorating military situation in Syria. Weijia Jiang reports. Source

Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are on a mission to stop the violence in Syria. They are in Turkey to ask for a ceasefire. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the diplomatic efforts. Source

Nearly 50,000 striking GM workers may soon be back on the job after the United Auto Workers reached a proposed tentative deal with the company. The workers joined the picket lines on Sept. 16, halting production at dozens of factories nationwide. The month-long strike has cost GM an estimated $1.5 billion. Dean Reynolds reports. Source

A trooper in Utah rushed into harm’s way to save a man’s life with just seconds to spare. Dramatic dash cam video shows Ruben Correa scrambling to pull out a driver who is unconscious in a car as a train barrels toward them. David Begnaud reports. Source

Two dams burst in Michigan after days of heavy rain, forcing thousands to evacuate. Also, all 50 states are set to begin some form of reopening after coronavirus lockdowns paralyzed the country. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source