A former U.S. Army sergeant and Vietnam veteran became the first paralyzed American to successfully finish the New York City Marathon using ReWalk’s robotic exoskeleton device. Terry Vereline joined CBSN to discuss her inspiring journey to the finish line. For more information or to donate to Terry’s cause, visit www.verelinefoundation.org. Source
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Trump says he had a second Ukraine call
President Trump took questions from reporters on Friday and discussed the impeachment inquiry into his contacts with Ukraine. He revealed that there was a second call he had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and said he’d be willing to give the transcript of it to lawmakers. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to explain the latest. Source
U.S.-backed lenders fund Guatemalan migrants, Washington Post reports
A new Washington Post report highlights how Guatemalan migrants are paying for their journeys to the U.S. border. Latin America reporter Kevin Sieff joins CBSN to explain how U.S.-backed and financed lenders are providing loans to migrants with a very high risk of failure. Source
Trump honors veterans in New York City
President Trump said it was “fitting” to spend Veterans Day in New York City, where so much of this nation’s history took place. The president thanked America’s veterans for fighting to keep the country free. Source
State Dept IG recommends disciplinary action for Trump official
The State Department inspector general sent Congress its report on political targeting Wednesday Source
Pelosi says Trump admitted to bribery
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Trump committed bribery in his dealings with the president of Ukraine. “I am saying that what the President has admitted to and says ‘it’s perfect’— I said it’s perfectly wrong. It’s bribery,”Pelosi said, in response to a question from CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes. Source
Top diplomat to Ukraine reveals staffer heard Trump talk about investigating Bidens
In the first public impeachment hearings, top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine Bill Taylor revealed details of a previously undisclosed phone call between President Trump and Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid, and former U.S. deputy assistant attorney general Bob Litt joined CBSN to discuss major takeaways from yesterday’s hearing and what to expect next. Source
Multiple people injured in shooting at California high school
All schools in the area were on lockdown as authorities searched for the suspect Source
Democrats, Republicans clash on impeachment messaging after first public hearings
Republicans and Democrats remain entrenched in their respective arguments over impeachment after the first day of public hearings. Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist, and Antjuan Seawright, a CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Alicia Keys to return as host for 2020 Grammy Awards
The “Girl on Fire” singer previously hosted the 2019 Grammys Source