A cause for concern, not a cause for panic.  So says, President Biden. He's talking about the latest Coronavirus variant of concern--named Omicron.

It was first detected in South Africa and there are already cases showing up in several other countries. Most experts think it is already lurking somewhere here. Just a matter of time.

There are more questions than answers. We will go In Depth to try to find out what is and isn't known?

What makes this one different? And should we expect new mutations to be rather routine?

Will the current crop of vaccines and treatments work?

And then: the politics. If this new variant takes off here, is there any political will or appetite for more lockdowns? And, what are the implications for the Biden presidency? 

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The three white men who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery, the black man running through their neighborhood, were convicted of murder today in Georgia -- we'll go In Depth.

We'll also go to Europe. COVID infections are once again on the rise and countries are starting to ramp up vaccine requirements -- even as right-wing politicians step up their opposition.

And the number of people asking for unemployment benefits has fallen to its lowest level in 50 YEARS! It's just one piece of data showing a booming economy -- so how come so many of us aren't feeling that?

Who says that a pop song has to be short top the charts? Taylor Swift has proved that wrong, her 10-minute song took over the #1 spot, making some history. Bye Bye American Pie.

Speaking of pie. Thanksgiving is tomorrow: we'll first check-in on L.A.'s regional food bank, to see if they're feeling supply chain issues. 

And then ... since most of us skipped the full spread last year...maybe you're a bit rusty. We'll have a chef offer some guidance. 

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Will some of the oil being taken out of the nation's strategic reserve eventually find its way into your gas tank.......and will it lower prices at the pump? The answer to both might be "no" ... but we'll go In Depth on President Biden's move to help ease record-high gas prices.

Smash and grab thieves masquerading as looters have hit again, this time at The Grove -- but what is driving the increasing trend of these big, chaotic robberies at high-end stores?

And.........why are more Americans saying they're unlikely to ever have kids?

With Black Friday rapidly approaching, the most important question might be will stores have the stuff you want? Or will supply chain headaches get in the way?

So ... what if you bought absolutely nothing? We'll talk with the "Buy Nothing Project..." 

At then ... one day we'll likely have to deal with an asteroid headed for Earth .... and tonight there will be a launch from Southern California ... to see if we could push one of those big rocks off course.

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Welcome to Thanksgiving week in 2021, where several major stories are all converging -- all of which could directly impact you.

First, COVID infection and hospitalization rates are once again on the rise -- including in several areas with high vaccination rates. Are we in store for another miserable COVID winter?

Then, if you're hitting the road or taking to the skies ... it's going to be busy! We have some recommendations to make your trip a little less frustrating.

And for those of you who are driving, brace yourself: gas prices are showing no signs of coming down..........and it could get even worse in the new year.

Thanksgiving in Southern California could involve strong Santa Ana winds, high fire danger and rolling power blackouts.

We will head to Ann Arbor, Michigan where at the start of 2022, feminine hygiene products like tampons must be available in all public bathrooms, for free.

And there have been more sightings of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai...........but it's not enough for many human rights activists to be sure that she's safe.

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The trial of 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has captivated the country. Was the teen looking for trouble during protests last year when he showed up in Kenosha, Wisconsin armed with a rifle? Or was he there simply to protect business owners and keep the peace? Either way, two people were killed and a third hurt. The jury apparently believed that it was self-defense and acquitted Rittenhouse.

Vice President Kamala Harris had presidential powers for a time today when President Biden underwent a colonoscopy. But at Biden's age, a colonoscopy isn't considered a routine procedure. So why did he need it? 

The House passed the president's big social spending plan. But it faces an uncertain future in the Senate. 

More people are showing up to hospitals to be treated for eating disorders. The pandemic is to blame.

CDC advisers support expanding COVID19 vaccine boosters to all U.S. adults. California has been ahead of the feds on this one.

The UC system is now officially stopping the practice of looking at standardized tests when it comes to admissions. 

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If you had more money than you were expecting, what would you do with it? It's a question state lawmakers will have to figure out again. The latest estimate forecasts that California will have a 31 billion dollar budget surplus next year.

Buying a home here is a tough task with high prices and low inventory and now here come investors to make it even more difficult. 

California is now letting all adults get COVID booster shots. How do public officials get people to actually make those appointments? 

Passing voting rights legislation has been one of the key goals of Democrats in Congress. But nothing's been passed so far. Now, a talk show host is on a hunger strike until the president signs something. That could last a long time.

The holidays are coming up. You'll be shopping and the scammers know that. We have a list of the top holiday scams to avoid. 

A new study finds exercising for five hours a week can reduce your cancer risk. So how do we get people to set aside that much time? 

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Unless you're driving an electric car, you know all too well that gas prices are shooting up. The prices are such a problem now that President Biden has asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into whether oil and gas companies are doing anything illegal.

More and more people are dying from drug overdoses across the country. Is the rise of fentanyl to blame? 

A migrant crisis at the Poland/Belarus border and the possibility of Russian military action in Ukraine are raising major tensions behind the old Iron Curtain. 

A small trial for what could be a major medical breakthrough will begin in Boston. Researchers will give people a nasal vaccine that could prevent or slow Alzheimer's Disease. 

Who really killed Malcolm X? Two of three men who were originally convicted of the assassination will be officially exonerated. 

Goodbye Staples Center -- hello Crypto.com Arena? Same building, new name but with a link to cryptocurrency, how long will the name change really last? 

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Working from home seems great. You can wake up later, keep your pajamas on, maybe sneak in a little TV. But your boss is probably watching. More and more companies are installing tracking software on their employees' computers and you might not even know it's there.

The U.S. is mad at Russia again--this time over space junk that could've put astronauts at risk. 

Pfizer is going to ask for government approval of its new pill to treat COVID. If approved soon, a Winter surge could be much more manageable. 

President Biden is hitting the road to promote the big infrastructure bill he just signed. Victory lap? Or push to get that social spending bill passed?

The president also wrapped up a meeting with China's leader. Will this warm relations? 

Thanksgiving is coming up but what if you're uneasy about being around unvaccinated family members? How do you handle things politely?

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Ghost guns are no longer hiding in the shadows. They're becoming more popular than ever for criminals looking to avoid detection. They have no serial numbers and can be easily assembled at home from parts ordered online. They're becoming a big problem here in California. 

The big international climate change conference has wrapped up in Scotland. Was anything substantial actually accomplished? 

Did devil-worshipping lead to the Astroworld disaster at the Travis Scott concert? We get into all the rumors and misinformation surrounding the crowd surge.

California's economy is trying to recover from the pandemic but it hasn't been easy. We look into how the new infrastructure bill out of Washington D.C. could help.

Steve Bannon surrenders after getting hit with contempt charges for defying a subpoena to appear before the January 6th Commission. He promises a fight. Does he have a chance? Maybe. 

Things are shaping up for the Republicans to take back control of Congress. If that happens, what do they plan to do? 

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Steve Bannon, a former adviser to former President Trump, has just been indicted on contempt of Congress charges after defying a Jan. 6th Committee subpoena. This comes as another top figure in the Trump administration will defy a subpoena from the committee. 

Winter is coming and it could be ugly again. COVID cases are on the rise in 29 states, mostly in the north where temperatures are rapidly cooling down. This has us all wondering if we're in for another surge and, if so, how bad will this one be?

People keep quitting their jobs at record pace.

Inflation keeps going up and it might be a great time to buy a house. It sounds strange but we'll get into why it could make sense. 

Airlines are having enough problems as they're recovering from the pandemic with staffing shortages and flight cancellations. Now, people are complaining about customer service and how they have to wait..and wait...and wait. 

A judge frees Britney! The conservatorship of Britney Spears is now officially over.

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