Recovery efforts begin for victims of a massive fire and explosion at a home in Philadelphia. At least two people are presumed dead following Thursday’s blast. One witness described it sounding like a bomb went off. Don Dahler reports. Source
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Eye Opener at 8: Pelosi and McConnell’s impeachment “impasse”
A look back at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Homeless population rises for third year in a row
The increase is largely driven by California, where the Trump administration is mulling major changes. Source
Chicago baby kidnapped 55 years ago reportedly found
The mystery surrounding Paul Fronczak began in 1964 when a woman posing as a maternity ward nurse at the hospital took the baby to see the doctor Source
Behind the House Democrats’ strategy in holding up articles of impeachment
“60 Minutes” correspondent John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the delay in impeachment proceedings, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests she may wait to send articles of impeachment to the Senate. He also addresses the impact of Christianity Today’s op-ed, which calls for Mr. Trump to be removed from office, on the president’s Evangelical Christian base. Source
Boeing Starliner launches, paving way for astronauts
If the unpiloted test flight goes well, Boeing hopes to launch a crew to the space station in 2020. Source
Trump legislative director says president is “baffled” by Pelosi
On “The Takeout” podcast this week, Major Garrett speaks with White House legislative director Eric Ueland about the impeachment of President Trump. Source
Bill would approve U.S. citizenship pathway for Liberians
The creation of the legalization program would be an unlikely victory for immigrant advocates under the Trump administration, which has overseen a crackdown on both legal and unauthorized immigration. Source
“Walking Dead” stuntman’s family awarded $8.6 million over his death
John Bernecker fell 25 feet during a staged fight but missed a landing pad during the filming of an episode in Georgia in 2017. Source
Virginia biochemist is the new Miss America
Camille Schrier won the crown in the revamped competition’s 99th year. “Candidates” aren’t judged in swimsuits or evening gowns anymore. Source