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Diddy stories: Several TikTok influencers have reported unexpected visits from private investigators, who are asking if they’re making money by sharing Sean “Diddy” Combs stories online. TikTokers Samson Crouppen and Amala Ekpunobi deny any such arrangement and expressed fear and concern on NewsNation’s “Banfield” over the encounters. Crouppen and Ekpunobi said the private investigators offered to pay them in exchange for identifying anyone allegedly funding their Diddy-related content. Watch the interview >

Diddy case: Combs, 54, has pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges following his Sept. 16 arrest. Charges include allegations he coerced and abused people for years, aided by associates and employees, and silenced victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. He has remained incarcerated pending trial next year. The latest >

What’s happening? Russia fired a new missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Ukraine using American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. During a televised address to Russia, Putin warned the U.S. air defense systems could not stop the new missile and said it could be used to attack any Ukrainian ally whose missiles are used against Russia. The latest >

Missing: The family of Hannah Kobayashi, who has been missing for over a week, says they fear she may have been trafficked. Kobayashi was on her way to New York from Hawaii but missed her connecting flight in Los Angeles on Nov. 8. Her relatives are especially concerned about text messages from Kobayashi’s phone. Read more >

Cartels: Mexican cartel leader Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa was killed by a business associate for “lying” — or at least that’s what the public was told. According to prosecutors, the 37-year-old high-ranking official in the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación faked his own death to avoid Mexican authorities and lived a “life of luxury” in California. He was arrested Tuesday and faces international drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Full report >

Menendez hearing lottery: A public lottery will determine who gets access to next week’s highly anticipated hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County announced 16 seats inside the courtroom will be made available to the public via a lottery that will take place outside the courthouse on the morning of the hearing. Details >

Recall alert: Approximately 83.5 tons of ground beef have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled about 167,277 pounds of beef products, which were shipped to restaurant locations nationwide. What to know >

Meal deals: Thanksgiving dinner is expected to cost less this year, and major stores across the country are competing for a spot on the table, offering meal deals to win over customers. Lower turkey prices have helped push down the cost of a classic feast to $58.08, a 5% decrease from a year ago, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey released this week. Major food retailers like Walmart, Aldi and Target have all launched Thanksgiving deals with lower prices than last year. Check out Thanksgiving food deals >