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The UAE has picked a top oil executive to lead global climate talks this year. He's using his platform to galvanize investments in clean energy, but is also backing fossil fuels.

Also: Democratic National Convention kicks off; power is still out for many after Hurricane Isaac; Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights because of strikes.

Also: Violence continues in Syria; North Korea begins fueling rocket; Arkansas fires football coach for misconduct.

This week, we've got annoying holiday movies, chatty White House insiders, and cheese.

A new study found no difference in infection rates between schools in Massachusetts that required 3 feet of distance and those requiring 6 feet, so long as everyone wore masks.

Also: Palestinians demonstrate against President Trump's decision recognizing Jerusalem; three people die in a New Mexico school shooting; and a man who streaked at a Buffalo Bills game is fined.

Also: Death toll continues to rise in Algeria; investigators visit manufacturer of Boeing 787's batteries; Notre Dame football star will go on camera with Katie Couric.

Also: Outrage in Bangladesh after factory fire kills scores; "Cyber Monday" gets going; battle for Damascus is said to be on; Powerball jackpot hits record $425 million.

Also: Viral video shows Rutgers basketball coach abusing, insulting players; investigation continues in killings of Texas prosecutors; heaviest strikes since truce in Israel, Gaza; and Jane Henson, Muppets collaborator, dies.

On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican and the Senate minority leader, told reporters he would let the all-but-official Republican presidential nominee first announce a position on Obama's decision before offering his own position publicly.