CBS New York meteorologist John Elliott said “very intense snow” will hit communities along the Great Lakes, Plans and Midwest regions as upwards of 6 feet of snow is forecast. Source

Sam Benastick set out for a ten-day hiking trip in early October, but spent nearly six weeks lost in the remote Canadian wilderness. Here’s how the experienced hiker survived the harsh conditions and freezing temperatures. Source

Winter weather is causing headaches as Americans travel home after the Thanksgiving holiday. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are expected to shop between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source

David Begnaud talks to a Harvard professor who studies the science of happiness. Steve Hartman shares a lesson in patience. Plus more heartwarming stories. Source

The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses. Source

The shooting occurred Friday afternoon at Park Plaza in Little Rock, Arkansas. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said. Source

Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938. Source

A 20-year-old hiker who went missing for almost six weeks in the Canadian Rocky Mountains was found alive this week and is recovering in a hospital. He was found on a service road Tuesday, frostbitten and using walking sticks for support. Tom Hanson has the extraordinary story. Source

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President-elect Donald Trump Friday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Source

The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plan. Source