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Working Toward Peace

The Trump administration’s envoy to Russia will be meeting his Kremlin counterpart, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to have a
meeting with President Trump, European leaders want peace in the region but have serious security questions, and President Trump remains optimistic a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is in sight.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the latest over the
U.S. peace proposal to end the Russian war in Ukraine.  

FBI Investigating Lawmakers Over Video

The FBI has begun contacting Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a controversial video calling for U.S. troops to not follow "illegal orders," a video blasted by President Trump as “seditious behavior.”  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports. 

Missing Coach Wanted For Alleged Sex Crimes

A beloved and well-respected high school football coach has been missing for a week, and the search for him in rural Virginia has turned into a manhunt, after allegations of crimes against children surfaced.  Joan Jones has details.  

Bowser Not Running

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of the District of Columbia will not run for a fourth term.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Justice To Pay

West Virginia Senator Jim Justice has agreed to pay nearly $5 point 2 million dollars in overdue personal taxes to the IRS. 
Travel & Weather Worries

This day before Thanksgiving will see busy roads and packed airplanes from coast to coast, but many of us heading out to see relatives will also have to contend with Mother Nature.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Retail Sales Report

The latest report on retail sales shows a slight jump for both retailers and restaurants in September, but the survey also found that much of the spending was to pay for higher prices.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

Homeless Changes Prompt Lawsuit

The Trump administration is preparing a major policy change in caring for the homeless which some critics say could wind up backfiring.  Bob Brown reports the changes are prompting nearly two dozen states to file a lawsuit against the government. 

Epic Underage Drinking Bust

A massive operation targeting underage drinking in Tempe, Arizona has led to 249 arrests at a single bar last week.   

Patz Case Reopening

In New York, prosecutors will retry a man previously convicted in the death of missing child in the 1970’s that spurred the movement to have faces of missing children displayed on milk cartons.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the case of missing child Etan Patz. ((Etan Patz is pronounced AY'-tahn paytz))   

Finally  

Two turkeys in particular will not find their way to a Thanksgiving table, as President Trump handed out pardons during an annual White House ritual that also came with a side order of political humor.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

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