40 million people in the US are waking up under a rare November storm threat today - we'll bring you the details. The Senate is set to vote on a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage today. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Biden administration's control over removing non-citizens from the US. The family of a 10 year old who was killed in the Uvalde school massacre has filed a lawsuit over the shooting. Plus, the US men's soccer team takes on Iran today and, unsurprisingly, there's some tension.

Police in China are clamping down on people protesting the country's strict Covid-19 policies. President Joe Biden is rushing to get a deal through Congress and avoid a rail workers strike. The US is facing its worst flu season for more than a decade. One county in Arizona still hasn't certified the midterm election results - now their officials are being sued. Plus, the Orion spacecraft has broken a far reaching record.

The US Embassy in China is warning Americans to prepare for expanded Covid-19 restrictions in the country amid protests challenging restrictive regulations. The Biden administration has approved a potential weapons sale to Finland. President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass legislation to avoid a freight rail strike. The US Supreme Court’s legal counsel is defending Justice Samuel Alito over a report of an alleged leak in 2014. Lastly, a new study found that eating more flavonols may slow the rate of memory loss.

Russian-backed authorities say Moscow is not planning to withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine despite Ukraine’s claims to the contrary.Police say a former Virginia police officer killed in a shootout with law enforcement is believed to have murdered a teen’s family in California after “catfishing” her online. A 19-year-old White man pleaded guilty to killing ten Black people and injuring three others in a racist shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York earlier this year. Rescue crews saved a pilot and passenger from a small plane that crashed into power lines in Maryland. And Bob Dylan apologized for using an autopen to autograph his new book.

Iran wants the US out of the FIFA World Cup after it posted in support of protesters in the country. We're likely not far from the January 6 committee's final report - we'll tell you what it might, or might not, include. Widespread Covid-19 protests in China spook global investors. The largest active volcano in the world is erupting. And luxury brand Balenciaga is facing heat over their controversial ad campaigns including from their superstar brand ambassador.

Rare protests in China have led to people being arrested, including a BBC journalist. Some students are returning to the University of Idaho as police continue to look for answers after four people were stabbed to death. The White House is announcing new steps to hold countries to account if they use rape as a weapon in conflicts. Houston public schools are closed today because of a boil water notice in the city. Plus, a “significant severe-weather event” is predicted for parts of the US.

Thousands of people are protesting across China over the country's strict Covid-19 policies. Dr. Anthony Fauci says RSV and flu could create a public health emergency. A toddler and a baby have been stabbed to death in New York City - we'll bring you the details. A terrorist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel in Somalia. Plus, travel stress is made worse by bad weather.

Over the past few years, once-sleepy local school board meetings have become passionate and occasionally rowdy venues for debate over issues like the pandemic, race, gender and more. We’ve also seen school board elections become more partisan than ever. We hear from two parents about why they decided to run for office and what changes they hope to make while in power.

Listen to “The Assignment” here. 

Guest: Audie Cornish, CNN Anchor & Correspondent

Police have still not identified a suspect nearly two weeks after four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death. A vigil is planned after a mass shooting inside a Wal-Mart in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Biden administration bans Chinese tech amid spying fears. Ukraine works to keep the lights on amid Russian strikes. And a group of Australians strip down to raise awareness for skin screenings.

Multiple weather systems threaten to complicate a busy post-Thanksgiving travel weekend. Early voting begins in the Georgia Senate runoff election. Former president Donald Trump meets with Kanye West and a holocaust denier at Mar-a-Lago. SpaceX will try to launch supplies up to the International Space Station. And thousands of Ford SUV’s are being recalled.