Ride-share giant Lyft is defending its commitment to safety after 19 women allege they were sexually harassed, abused or raped by Lyft drivers. A lawsuit filed Wednesday says the company’s “response to this sexual predator crisis amongst Lyft drivers has been appallingly inadequate”. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

One of R. Kelly’s live-in girlfriends is now denying she called him a “monster” online. In a new video, Joycelyn Savage says she didn’t write posts to the crowdfunding site Patreon describing Kelly as “controlling” and “abusive.” Those post have since been removed. Jericka Duncan reports. Source

The herds feed on lichen, a mossy plant, but when the snow melts and freezes over, they have trouble getting to the food Source

In the impeachment inquiry, a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the legal standard for impeaching a president split along party lines. On Wednesday three law professors said the evidence against President Trump is strong enough, but a fourth disagreed. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

A sailor kills two shipyard workers at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. Also, after a contentious daylong debate with law professors over President Trump’s conduct, there are new signs Democratic leaders are moving toward impeachment. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Members of Congress are plotting the next steps in the impeachment inquiry in the Judiciary Committee. Source

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony from four constitutional law experts on the historical grounds for impeachment. Source

If the singer pays for his forfeited capuchin’s care – and doesn’t try to get any new illegal pets – criminal charges will be dropped in the summer. Source

Many more were able to swim to shore, but it is one of the deadliest disasters this year as people try to make the perilous journey to Europe. Source

As Iran continues actions “inconsistent” with the nuclear agreement, Pentagon denies a report that 14,000 more U.S. troops could be sent to the region. Source