A new study by PropertyShark ranked the priciest ZIP codes across the U.S. California appeared on the list 91 times, while New York came at a distant second. CBSN Los Angeles reports. Source

A divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level. The House Judiciary Committee approved the proposal 24-10 after more than two hours of debate. It would reverse a longstanding federal prohibition by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, while allowing states to set their own rules on pot. Source

Health officials are reporting a rise in lung illnesses linked to vaping. There are now nearly 2,300 illnesses and nearly 50 deaths. As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the news comes after a teen was hospitalized for what could be “popcorn lung.” Source

A top White House adviser told Congress Thursday she knew attempts to pressure Ukraine would “blow up.” Fiona Hill also said she warned Ambassador Gordon Sondland he was carrying out a “political errand” for the president. Nancy Cordes reports. Source

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed paperwork to run for the Democratic nomination for president. But he hasn’t officially joined the race. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

A fast-moving outbreak of a highly-contagious virus has sickened hundreds in Colorado. It prompted officials to close an entire school district of about 22,000 students. Omar Villafranca reports. Source

After more than 30 hours of testimony, where does the impeachment inquiry stand? “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett join the “CBS Evening News” for analysis. Source

“It broke my heart,” the actress told Teen Vogue Source

EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s testimony is being compared to John Dean’s from Watergate. Boston University professor Thomas Whelan joins CBSN’s “Red and Blue” with more on what some are calling Sondland’s “John Dean moment.” Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source