During a meeting with Canada’s leader at the NATO summit in London, President Trump said he wanted House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff to testify in the impeachment inquiry. The president then called the California congressman a “maniac” and a “deranged human being.” Watch his remarks. Source
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World View: Typhoon slams Philippines, smoke smothers Sydney, Greta Thunberg arrives in Lisbon
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes after a powerful typhoon hit the Philippines. Also, smoke from fires smothered Sydney on Tuesday, and teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Lisbon by boat. She will take a train to the climate conference in Madrid. Source
Raising awareness about “effective giving” on Giving Tuesday
Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, it’s time for Giving Tuesday, a day to give back and encourage others to do the same. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Paul Simon and Peter Singer, the author of “The Life You Can Save,” joined CBSN Tuesday morning to raise awareness about “effective giving” and how it can help reduce poverty around the world. Source
Latest Apple launch is nutritious and lasts in fridge for a year
Growers in Washington State have begun shipping a new variety of apples called Cosmic Crisp to stores across U.S. Source
House Intelligence Committee expected to release impeachment report today
The House Intelligence Committee is expected to release a report showing evidence against President Trump for potential articles of impeachment. On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee plans to hold its first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Man charged in wife’s disappearance testifying in civil case
A man facing criminal charges in his wife’s disappearance is expected to testify in a civil case his mother-in-law brought against him. Gloria Farber is suing Fotis Dulos for more than $2 million in alleged back payments for business loans. The testimony in the civil trial could affect Dulos’ criminal trial. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi joined “CBSN AM” from Hartford, Connecticut, to discuss. Source
Stocks sink after Trump signals delay for China trade deal
Dow plunges 400 points after the president suggested the trade war could last until after 2020 election Source
Study: Women are working more hours than ever while still carrying most of the domestic workload
A new study shows that women are working more hours than ever and still carrying the bulk of the domestic workload. According to a more than 40-year-long study by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, men and women can no longer afford to work less if they want accessible child care. CityLab staff writer Sarah Holder joined “CBSN AM” to discuss the study. Source
Tiny wedding ceremonies are a budget-friendly solution for couples
A 90-minute tiny wedding at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms has an eight guest maximum and costs around $2,000. Source
Trump rips French leader for “nasty” remark as NATO summit starts
The President, who has repeatedly threatened to withdraw from NATO, surprised many by affirming the alliance’s purpose. Source