Five things you need to know today, and how to fight ALS

Good morning, Boston. This is Managing Editor Don Seiffert bringing you the five most important things you need to know to start your workday, as well as this year's CEO Soak fundraiser for ALS — the latest incarnation of the viral Ice Bucket Challenge that raises money for the disease. Scroll down to read about the former Natick resident who will be a focus of this year's event in Massachusetts. Jan. 6 committee begins prime-time hearings tonight Water-cooler talk on Friday will likely revolve…