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
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NYC doctor dies of COVID-19 after delaying retirement to help
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
State of emergency in central Michigan after two dams fail
Some 10,000 people were forced to evacuate. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the downtown of the city of Midland could be under 9 feet of water in hours. Source
Newt Gingrich on impeachment, the threat from China, and his new book
As trade tensions continue with China, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warns Beijing may be the biggest threat the U.S. is facing. He joins CBSN to discuss his new book, “Trump vs. China: Facing America’s Greatest Threat” and how the U.S. is losing the technology race. Source
White House changes course on G-7 site and Mulvaney quid pro quo comments
President Trump announced next year’s G7 summit will not be hosted at his Trump National Doral resort in Florida after fierce backlash. Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney is also trying to walk back comments that appeared to confirm a quid pro quo on Ukraine aid. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source
Toddler killed in Philadelphia weekend shootings
A 2-year-old girl was fatally struck by a bullet in her Philadelphia home Sunday when a gunman opened fire through the door, police say. Her mother and a home contractor were also shot and wounded. CBS Philadelphia’s Matt Petrillo reports. Source
Thousands forced to leave Ford Chicago plant day after it reopened
Someone tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the quick change in plans Source
Trump says “lousy” Democrats “fight dirty” on impeachment
In a Cabinet meeting at the White House, President Trump said Republicans “have to get tougher and fight” Democrats leading the impeachment inquiry. The president said Democrats “want to impeach me because it’s the only way they’re going to win. They’ve got nothing.” Source
How the COVID-linked illness in kids is and isn’t like Kawasaki Disease
Disease discovered in Japan in the 1960s has helped doctors treat the new syndrome in children linked to COVID-19, and the learning may go both ways. Source
Calendar: Week of October 28
From National Cat Day to Halloween, “Sunday Morning” takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports. Source