Gaetz Out & Bondi In For Trump AG, US Denounces Russia Missile Launch, Alabama Execution, Holiday Travel Begins

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Gaetz Withdraws AG Consideration

One week after President-Elect Donald Trump named former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz as his choice to be the next attorney general, Gaetz suddenly pulled his name from consideration. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Russia Launches Massive Missile At Ukraine

The war between Russia and Ukraine took a dangerous turn with the Kremlin’s use of a new experimental missile, blaming the United States and NATO for its launch. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Alabama Execution

Alabama has carried out the nation’s third nitrogen gas execution on a man who killed a hitchhiker. Jackie Quinn reports on the executed man’s final words and actions.

Father’s Plea In Georgia School Shooting

The father of an accused high school shooter in Georgia is entering a plea in the case surrounding his alleged role in the deadly killings. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details.

New Hampshire Sports Lawsuits

There are two court cases underway in New Hampshire, focusing on girls sports and transgender athletes. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Holiday Travel Begins

This weekend begins the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, and Triple-A predicts a record 80 million people will be traveling 50 miles or more from home. As gas prices are now lower than last year, more than 70 million of those travelers will be in cars.

Bondi Named To Replace Gaetz

Matt Gaetz, who was facing increasing skepticism from GOP Senators, as well as potentially new allegations of impropriety, has pulled himself out of consideration to be the nation’s chief law officer, and hours later, Florida AG Pam Bondi has been tapped by Donald Trump to become Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Concerns For Hegseth

A woman who accused President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary of sexually assaulting her in 2017, tells her side of the story in an investigative report just made public. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Texas Plans For Deportations

The State of Texas is offering land to the incoming Trump administration to be used for the President-Elect's plan for mass deportations. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Remembering John F. Kennedy

It was sixty-one years ago today that the world suddenly came to a stop when the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated on a campaign stop in Dallas. Jim Roope looks back on a day that changed America.

ICC Orders Netanyahu Arrest

In a move being denounced by the United States, arrest warrants have been issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports.

Casey Concedes Senate Election

It’s official in Pennsylvania. Senator Bob Casey has conceded his reelection bid to Republican David McCormick, as a statewide recount showed no signs of closing the gap.

Tech News

If you use Paypal, Venmo, or Cash-App, your transactions may now be regulated like a credit union or bank account. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report.

Finally

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction on charges of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.

In what is a big weekend for movies, a Broadway favorite has made it to the big screen. Kevin Carr has a sneak peek at Wicked.

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