The Roots co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter is out with a new memoir on Nov. 14, “The Upcycled Self,” about his turbulent childhood growing up in Philadelphia. He tells CBS News’ Anthony Mason how an accidental fire changed the trajectory of his life. He also discusses how art saved him and his friendship with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Source
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Why you should get a HELOC in 2024
If you need cash next year, a HELOC may be the way to go. Here’s why. Source
Donald Trump Jr. returning to the stand in New York fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to testify for a second time in his family’s New York civil fraud trial on Monday, when the defense will begin calling witnesses. Source
New documentary “JFK: What the Doctors Saw” to be released on Paramount+
This month marks 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A new documentary, “JFK: What the Doctors Saw,” brings to light stunning revelations from doctors that were in the E.R. that day. The documentary premieres November 14 on Paramount+. Source
Why the ’90s were the “greatest musical era,” according to a rock critic
The popular Ringer podcast “60 Songs that Explain the ’90s,” helmed by rock critic Rob Harvilla, has spawned a book by the same name to explore the history and humanity of the decade’s iconic songs. Source
Eye Opener: U.S. carries out more airstrikes in Syria
The U.S. carries out another round of airstrikes in Syria, while Israeli forces surround the largest hospital in Gaza. Also, the government faces another shutdown deadline as the White House calls the GOP spending plan a recipe for chaos. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
Escaped circus lion captured after prowling streets: “Very tense”
Extraordinary videos showed the fully-grown lion with a shaggy mane walking through dark and deserted residential streets, padding past parked cars. Source
In shocker, ex-British Prime Minister David Cameron named foreign secretary
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shuffled his Cabinet, picking Cameron to replace populist hardliner Suella Braverman, even though been decades since a former prime minister held a Cabinet job. Source
Hiker missing since August found dead, his dog found alive by his side
A hunter found Rich Moore’s body and his white Jack Russell terrier was next to the body, the sheriff’s office said. Source
Military families, retired service members lobby to end Tuberville’s blockade
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change the Pentagon’s abortion policy, employing maneuvers to hold up hundreds of military nominations and promotions. Source