Thousands of residents in a Southeast Texas town rocked by a pair of explosions are finally returning home this weekend. Authorities said a massive chemical plant fire is now considered contained. A mandatory evacuation order has been lifted, but residents are being asked to still avoid the area near the plant in Port Neches, and air quality remains a concern. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
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Americans killed in crash of vintage, single-engine plane in Canada
A Texas family of five was among those killed in a small plane crash in Canada. Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the plane to go down. It happened in a heavily wooded area near Kingston, Ontario. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Eye Opener: A major winter storm disrupts the busy travel weekend
A powerful winter storm sweeps across the nation putting the trek home on ice for tens of millions of holiday travelers. Also, ordinary citizens leap into action when a knife-wielding man goes on a deadly attack near the London Bridge. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
London attacker was convicted terrorist released from prison last year
British authorities are being asked tough questions Saturday morning, as they piece together the chain of events that led to two people being killed and three others injured in a terror attack near the London Bridge on Friday. The suspect was a convicted terrorist, and he had been deemed a threat to the public in the past. The attack was in the same place of another terror incident two years ago. Holly Williams reports from London. Source
Powerful storms threaten travel plans for millions
There are travel warnings for dangerous weather conditions across the nation, as storms punch their way from the Rockies to the Northeast. A separate system is expected to bring snow and heavy rain to the West. The National Weather Service warns travel could become impossible in some places. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli gives the forecast. Source
Record 12 sets of twins born in Missouri
Helen Ransom knows the road ahead may be uncertain for the parents, but they should never forget their first time cradling their children. Source
House Judiciary Committee to start next phase of impeachment inquiry
The House Judiciary Committee is preparing to take over the impeachment inquiry next week. The panel will hold its first hearing on December 4. Chairman Jerry Nadler invited President Trump and asked if he intends to participate in person or through a lawyer. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source
Report: Manhattan DA investigating Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg
ProPublica reports that Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is facing new scrutiny from prosecutors in New York City. ProPublica senior reporter Peter Elkind joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” to discuss. Source
“MVP” of Trump’s 2016 Facebook campaign now working against him
A former Facebook employee once hailed as an “MVP” of the Trump campaign is now working against the president. A member of Facebook’s ad sales team in 2016, James Barnes is now working with a liberal group to prevent Mr. Trump from winning a second term. The Wall Street Journal’s Deepa Seetharaman spoke to Barnes and she joined CBSN with the details. Source
Bloomberg says he’s not using his billions to buy the presidency
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made his first campaign appearance of the 2020 presidential race in Virginia on Monday, and he is already facing attacks from his Democratic rivals. Scott Detrow, a political correspondent for NPR, and Dan Balz, chief correspondent for the Washington Post, spoke to CBSN’s “Red & Blue” about where the billionaire fits into the race. Source