A massive fire is still burning in southern Texas after an explosion at a chemical plant. A second blast rattled the city of Port Neches late Wednesday. The initial explosion hit Wednesday morning and was felt up to 30 miles away. Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
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North Korea launches short-range projectiles toward Japan, South Korea says
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired two short-range missiles toward Japan Thursday. Japan’s prime minister called it a threat to Japan and the international community. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — live updates
The annual parade through New York City starts at 9 a.m. ET in New York City. Source
Climate change is threatening your Prosecco supply. Here’s why.
Italian government scientists are using vineyards as a lab and testing new techniques to mitigate effects of extreme weather Source
Climate change is threatening Prosecco vineyards
Climate change is creating new challenges for the production of the popular sparkling wine Prosecco. Seth Doane traveled to Mansue, Italy to see how they’re working to make sure warmer temperatures do not alter the wine’s taste and pungency. Source
Why America is crazy for Christmas movies
Between Hallmark and Lifetime, there will be 70 new holiday movies out by New Year’s Day Source
Eye Opener: All eyes on the Macy’s parade balloons
Weather concerns may leave Americans without one of the most iconic holiday traditions: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Also, monster storms are sweeping across the country, snarling travel plans. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Storms across U.S. cause delays in Thanksgiving travel
As travelers make their way closer to Thanksgiving gatherings, they are facing harsh weather across the country. Two storms dumped heavy snow in the west and brought winds and rain to the east Wednesday. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Strong winds could ground Thanksgiving parade balloons
High wind alerts across the Northeast could force the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York to go ahead with no balloons. The parade route runs for 46 blocks. If the wind blows steadily at more than 23 mph, the balloons will stay on the ground for the first time since 1971. Errol Barnett reports. Source
Bernie Sanders looks beyond contests in Iowa and New Hampshire
In interview with CBS News, Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir talks about a path to nomination, even if Sanders doesn’t win the earliest voting contests. Source