New federal data out shows inflation is heading in the right direction, amid economic uncertainty. Another setback for President Joe Biden's student debt relief plan. The founder of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX says he made a lot of mistakes. One woman makes history at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. And, a four day week might sound great to you - now a new global study says it could also be good for business.

Police say the killing of four students from the University of Idaho might not have been targeted. Russia has introduced a new law on so called "foreign agents". The Department of Homeland Security says thousands more will try to cross the southern border once a Trump-era policy is lifted. Some water agencies in California say they could face shortages in the coming months. Plus, why two British royal family members got booed at a Celtics game.

The House Ways and Means Committee finally has former President Donald Trump's tax returns, so now what? Survivors of the Uvalde school shooting have filed a class action lawsuit. As Republicans get ready to take control of the House, Kevin McCarthy hints at what investigations we might see next year. People in the Ukrainian city of Kherson are waking up without power this morning. Plus, how two Prime Ministers responded to a question about their age.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed the convictions of five alleged members of the far-right militia group, the Oath Keepers. A House committee has obtained six years of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. The Biden administration is considering expanding the training Ukrainian forces receive from the US military. The FDA is weighing whether to ease its restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. Lastly, Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died at age 79.

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill on a tentative agreement that would prevent a national freight rail strike. The Federal Reserve chairman says smaller interest rate hikes could come in December. House Democrats picked Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to replace Nancy Pelosi as the top democrat in the chamber. New details are emerging about a former police officer believed to have catfished a teen and murdered her family. Lastly, we’re following the deadly aftermath of severe storms and tornadoes in parts of the South.

Congress is set to vote today to prevent a nationwide freight rail strike, but some Democrats want to get workers paid sick leave. China is lifting some lockdown restrictions in cities where people have been protesting against them. French President Emmanuel Macron is in DC today for an official state visit. First responders in New York City are being given strict orders around when to commit someone against their will for mental health reasons. Plus, why a volcanic eruption has led to a loss of key data.

We start with some news just in, as GDP figures show the US economy grew faster than expected for the third quarter. The threat of tornados, hail, and strong winds continues this morning in parts of the southern US. The House will vote today to impose a tentative deal with rail workers and try to stop a looming strike. As blackouts continue across Ukraine, one city is trying to keep the holiday spirit alive. China is making its online censorship rules even stricter. Plus, we'll tell you which French food has been given heritage status - just a clue, it's not their fries.

A jury has convicted two members of the right-wing militia group, the Oath Keepers, of seditious conspiracy – we’ll break down the verdicts against them and three other defendants. The Senate has passed a bill that would protect same-sex and interracial marriage. A woman who survived a shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia last week is suing the company. Two new lava flows streamed down Hawaii’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa. And the US Men’s National Team defeated Iran in a must-win World Cup match.

President Joe Biden met with top Senate and House leaders about taking action to avoid a freight rail strike. NATO foreign ministers pledged that allies will assist Ukraine as the country repairs its energy infrastructure amid Russian missile strikes. Former President Donald Trump faces growing fallout from his dinner with White nationalist Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye. A new study shows gun deaths in the US surged to a record level during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lastly, Balenciaga is suing the production company behind its controversial ad campaign.

Top US officials are staying tight-lipped about Chinese protesters’ calls for President Xi Jinping’s resignation. Georgia’s Senate runoff race next week has candidates vying for support from the same voting bloc. The January 6th committee is set to interview a key witness mentioned in an explosive hearing testimony. Elon Musk is clashing with Apple and made another change to Twitter. And, Will Smith opens up about that viral slap at the Oscars.