Good evening, Ohio. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

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Skies will be mostly cloudy on Tuesday but temperatures will be much milder. Highs will be in the 50s and even some lower 60s. Winds will be breezy and rain will move in late night into early Wednesday.

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Today's Big Stories

1. WHO renames monkeypox as mpox, citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization has renamed monkeypox as mpox, citing concerns the original name of the decades-old animal disease could be construed as discriminatory and racist.

2. Cleveland Photo Fest seeking 1 million pictures

​The Cleveland Photo Fest is collecting one million photos. So far, they’ve received about 170,000 submissions from around the world as they head toward an international record.

3. 'We the People' is the White House's theme for the holidays

Drawing decorating inspiration from America's founding documents, Jill Biden chose a “We the People” theme to deck the White House halls and to remind Americans of what unites them throughout the year, especially during the holidays.

A sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall and a gingerbread replica of the White House are on display in the State Dining Room of the White House during a press preview of holiday decorations at the White House, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

4. Accused Buffalo gunman pleads guilty in racist supermarket massacre

The white gunman who massacred 10 Black shoppers and workers at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded guilty Monday to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges, guaranteeing he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

5. Cincinnati neighborhood converts vacant historic buildings into affordable housing

On St. Michael St., in Lower Price Hill, a transformation is underway. After two years of construction, crumbling facades, vacant buildings, and boarded windows have been replaced with vibrant colors, renovated interiors, and soon, new occupants.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

Tuesday, Nov. 29

  • President Biden discusses 'good-paying manufacturing jobs' in Michigan.
  • House Democrats to hold leadership vote.
  • Candlelight vigil for murdered University of Idaho students.
  • Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Romania.
  • U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
  • The U.S. plays Iran as the FIFA World Cup continues in Qatar.
  • Giving Tuesday.
  • Forbes 30 Under 30 announced.

Environment

Hawaii's Mauna Loa starts to erupt, sending ash nearby

Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, has started to erupt, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby, authorities said Monday.