China has signaled it may adjust some aspects of its strict zero-Covid policy following a massive show of defiance in cities across the country, with some openly calling for the removal of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. We examine the financial and psychological ramifications of the restrictions and look at whether the protests could force more change.

Guest: Selina Wang, CNN International Correspondent

Team USA’s run at the 2022 World Cup is over. Ukrainian energy companies prepare for more Russian attacks. We have a projection in the final House race of the 2022 midterms. The eruption of Manua Loa in Hawaii is prompting air quality warnings. And a Georgia man makes an ill-advised comment on a sheriff’s office Facebook post.

The US Men’s National Team faces the Netherlands in a knockout game at the World Cup. One Georgia county is ordered to extend its absentee ballot deadline ahead of Tuesday’s US Senate runoff election. Russia responds to accusations it is sending bloody letters to Ukrainian embassies around the world. An American woman is killed by a ‘rogue wave’ on an Antarctic cruise. And the US Air Force unveils a new stealth bomber.

The Democratic National Committee approved a proposal that would make South Carolina the first primary race on the 2024 schedule. The mpox public health emergency declaration in the US is set to end in January. The New York attorney general’s top aide has resigned following an investigation into misconduct allegations. A jury has started deliberating in former movie producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial. Lastly, police have arrested and charged a man in connection to the death of rapper Takeoff.

The January 6th committee is meeting to discuss possible criminal referrals from its investigation into the Capitol insurrection. The European Union has agreed to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 dollars a barrel. A former San Antonio police officer accused of shooting an unarmed teen in a McDonald’s parking lot has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges. Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has filed for personal bankruptcy. Plus, President Joe Biden's trip to Boston includes a meeting with the Prince of Wales.

Today President Joe Biden signed a bill to avoid a costly rail strike — we’ll explain the details. Ukrainian embassies across Europe have been getting bloody packages in the mail with animal parts. A new CNN poll shows where Georgia voters stand ahead of the runoff election next week. A serial killer in Canada is in custody. Plus, scientists are one step closer to an HIV vaccine.

The latest job numbers are out - we'll tell you what they mean for the economy. A CNN poll shows Democrat Raphael Warnock has a slight edge going into Tuesday's Senate runoff election in Georgia. A Ukrainian official says at least 10,000 of its soldiers have died in the war with Russia. Nine goals, controversial referee decisions and a four time winner going home - just another night at the FIFA World Cup. Plus, Twitter has suspended Ye.

We start by looking at former President Trump’s recent legal setbacks, as two courts rule against him. China has signaled it’s going to start easing some Covid-19 restrictions, but is still going after protesters. South Africa’s president is facing calls to resign - we’ll tell you why. President Joe Biden wants to change the Democrats’ primary map. Plus, how teenagers’ brains changed during the pandemic.

A federal appeals court has ended a special master’s review of documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The US Supreme Court says the Biden administration’s student loan cancellation plan remains blocked for now but agreed to take up the case next year. The Senate has passed a bill that would avoid a national freight rail strike and shutdown but without paid sick leave. The US approved a $380 million-dollar missile sale to Finland as it seeks to join NATO. Lastly, we’ll tell you which parts of the US are bracing for a winter storm.

President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to hold Russia accountable for its war in Ukraine. Spain says it’s ramping up security following a series of letter bombs. The average price for gas is cheaper than before Russia invaded Ukraine.  The Senate is set to vote on a bill that would avoid a national freight rail strike and shutdown. And the Biden administration announced news efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030.