The fifth day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry continued Thursday afternoon with more five-minute rounds of questioning by Intelligence Committee members, which they could yield to colleagues. Watch this portion of Fiona Hill’s and David Holmes’ testimony. Source
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How Starbucks’s open-bathroom policy may be taking a toll on its business
The chain opened its bathrooms to everyone last year, but it may be putting itself at a disadvantage to rivals, a study says. Source
Ex-White House official: Sondland sent on “domestic political errand”
Fiona Hill and David Holmes told lawmakers about their knowledge of events at the center of the impeachment inquiry Source
Immigration hardliners gain key Trump posts in USCIS shake-up
A shakeup at USCIS, the agency which oversees the nation’s immigration system, has seen the promotion of two officials who once worked for an anti-immigration organization described as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Source
Sexual misconduct, due process and the military
Colonel Don Christensen is the president of Protect Our Defenders, an organization dedicated to helping those in the military combat sexual assault, and he is also the former chief prosecutor for the U.S. Air Force. Christensen explains some of the struggles the military has when it comes to addressing sexual assault claims and why he felt leaving the military was the best way to make an impact. Source
Model Halima Aden shares new project; Blacksmith classes for veterans with PTSD
Watch Part 4 of “CBS This Morning”: Somali-American model Halima Aden, who made history when she wore a burkini and hijab during the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016, shares why she became an executive producer of a new film about a young refugee. Also, veterans in Virginia find a surprising safe haven to manage their PTSD. Source
Prince Andrew fallout; New illness could be linked to vaping
Watch Part 2 of “CBS This Morning”: Britain’s Prince Andrew stepped down from public duties following the controversy over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also, doctors believe they may have discovered a new type of lung injury tied to vaping e-cigarettes. Source
Jeffrey Epstein estate: Talks underway to settle victim claims
An attorney for the executors of Epstein’s estate said a team would proceed “with a confidential process” in which there would be “no cap on claims.” Source
Watch live: Hill says Sondland was sent on “domestic political errand”
Fiona Hill, a former NSC official, and David Holmes, a diplomat in Kiev, are appearing at the final hearing of the week Source
Commentary: After Prince Andrew interview, a different royal family is about to emerge
Britain’s Prince Andrew has announced he is stepping back from his public duties following a widely panned interview the prince gave about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It’s far from the first time the Windsors have been mired in scandal. CBS News contributor Simon Bates gives his insight in this edition of London Calling. Source