CNN is on the ground as Ukraine races to restore power after Russian missile strikes against the Ukrainian power grid as winter swiftly approaches. Vladimir Putin is reaching out to the mothers of Russian soldiers acknowledging the deadly toll that the war is taking.

New details on the “Death Note” left behind by the Walmart gunman in Chesapeake, VA including his claim that people who worked with him in the store were mocking him, this as  police reveal the shooters handgun was purchased on the same day that he opened fire.

And at the World Cup, the USA national soccer team plays to a dramatic draw against England. Now team USA needs a win in their next match up to go through.

 Alex Marquardt is in for Wolf Blitzer