Millions caught in deep freeze as conditions turn deadly; Veterans in graduate school pay it forward to younger students. Source
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CBS News poll: Americans remain divided on Trump impeachment
Ahead of Wednesday’s public impeachment hearings, a CBS News poll finds more than half of Americans approve of the inquiry into President Trump. However, a majority of Americans are unhappy with how the probe is being handled by both Democrats in Congress as well as President Trump. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” to break down the numbers and discuss how both parties could try to sway public opinion. Source
Country club sued waiter for spilling wine on $30,000 bag
An unfortunate accident involving a pricey Hermès purse leads to a messy lawsuit Source
House Democrats announce 5 new open impeachment hearings
Eight more officials will testify over the course of three days at hearings next week Source
House Intelligence Committee announces more public hearings
The House Intelligence Committee has announced more open hearings in their impeachment inquiry against President Trump. They are scheduled to take place next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — and will feature a total of eight witnesses including Gordon Sondland and Kurt Volker. Source
Bode and Morgan Miller announce birth of twin boys
Bode and Morgan Miller welcomed identical twin boys on Friday, November 8. The good news comes almost year and a half after the couple lost their 19-month-old daughter, Emeline, who drowned in a neighbor’s swimming pool. Source
Google reportedly collecting personal health records in “Project Nightingale”
A new Wall Street Journal report suggests Google is stealing the personal health care records of millions of Americans. The tech company teamed with a leading health system to launch “Project Nightingale.” Dr. Tara Narula breaks down the initiative for CBSN, and Ian Sherr weighs in on the possible privacy concerns at play. Source
Disney+ users report errors as streaming service kicks off
Disney+ launched Tuesday in the U.S., but some users took to social media to report they are having trouble connecting to the platform and watching specific programs. Source
House GOP releases memo outlining response to impeachment inquiry
The memo outlines the strategy for Republicans to argue that evidence does not support Democratic reasoning for impeachment Source
Hate crime murders reached 27-year high in 2018, FBI says
Hate crime murders in the U.S. reached a 27-year high in 2018, according to data released Tuesday by the FBI. Twenty-four people were killed in incidents classified as hate crimes, which includes the 11 worshipers slain last year at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the deadliest anti-Semitic crime in U.S. history. Source