France faces paralysis for at least five days as mass strikes are held to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension reforms. Also: Juan Guaido, who is recognized by several countries as Venezuela’s president, sees his popularity plummet, and Sydney continues to be choked by smoke and dust from surrounding wildfires. Source

A new study finds hair dyes and straighteners could increase breast cancer risk, especially for African-American women. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the research and its limitations. Source

The tradition began over 90 years ago. Source

The flutist and broadcast journalist writes poetically about an emotional backdrop revealed through her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Source

The Treasury and Justice Departments announced they’re taking action against Evil Corp, a Russian hacking group that used malware to steal more than $100 million. Source

The House Judiciary Committee held its first impeachment hearing Wednesday, focusing on the constitutional arguments for and against impeachment. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes, CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez and CBSN legal contributor and former New York County prosecutor Rebecca Roiphe joined “Red & Blue” with their takeaways from the hearing. Source

Pelosi said the president is a “coward” and “cruel,” but that she still prays for him Source

Deadly shooting at Pearl Harbor naval shipyard; ViacomCBS rings NASDAQ opening bell Source

From the archives: The smallest nation in the European Union is earning an unsavory reputation, with a series of scandals involving allegations of bribery, cronyism and money laundering Source

Last year, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York reported 170 deaths related to the attacks. Source