Tonight, a punishing snowstorm hits the Great Lakes, just as millions head home after the holiday weekend.

Plus the man President-elect Trump wants to shake up the FBI.

A new video of an American hostage held by Hamas for more than a year.

We begin with the state of emergency in the Great Lakes region.

One official is calling it Snowmageddon.

Several feet of lake effects snow are making highways impassable.

Volunteers with shovels are clearing Buffalo's football stadium so the bills can play. All of this

happening is Americans race to return home after Thanksgiving. The TSA expects a record number of

travelers in the air. One passenger who's staying put, a Russian

citizen who allegedly snuck onto a flight from New York to Paris. We'll look at why authorities

suddenly pulled the alleged away off a flight back to the U.S. where she could face charges.

Also tonight, the president's elect chooses a longtime ally to disrupt operations at the FBI.

Cash Patel has spoken of going after Trump opponents, including members of the media. But he could face a tough

confirmation battle in the Senate and what current FBI management is saying about him. Hamas

releases a propaganda video of an Israeli-American held hostage for more than 400 days. His family is calling it

a sliver of hope and once again demands his release. Israel's now stepping up its attacks on

Hamas, but its former defense chief warns Israel is on a dangerous path. The devastating home

explosion in Missouri and the remarkable rescue, six people pulled from the rubble alive.

Investigations are now underway over fistfights at college football games.

Michigan and Ohio State players battling after the game.

Police used pepper spray to break it up.

What sparked the brawls?

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