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
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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
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
Row over Chinese 5G equipment further strains U.S.-German relations
U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell called a German official’s remarks this week “an insult to the thousands of American troops who helped ensure Germany’s security.” Source
North Korea carries out another apparent missile test
South Korean officials say 2 projectiles were launched, apparently the latest in a series of weapons tests as Kim Jong Un threatens to abandon diplomacy entirely. Source
Trump signs bills aimed at protecting Hong Kong protesters
Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng summoned U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad to say the bills were a “serious interference in China’s internal affairs and a serious violation of international law.” Source
“Similar to a blast furnace”: 5 killed in Minneapolis fire
The building, owned by Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, houses many seniors and people with disabilities. Source
Massive black hole that “should not even exist” discovered
A black hole with a mass of about 70 times that of the sun is lurking across our galaxy. Source
Trump signs bills protecting Hong Kong protesters
A Chinese foreign ministry statement Thursday repeated heated condemnations of the laws and said Beijing will counteract. Source
Fans donate to college player whose family lost everything
The funds are going toward Nathan Bain’s family in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian destroyed nearly everything they owned. Source