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Things you should know today: 11/8/17

Trump warns North Korea: 'Do not try us'

Andrew Harnik

Children wave U.S. and Chinese flags as President Donald Trump arrives at Beijing Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Beijing, China. Trump is on a five country trip through Asia traveling to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

President Donald Trump issued a strict warning to North Korea on Wednesday emphatically stating, 'Do not underestimate us. And do not try us.'

Virginia rejects 'Trumpism' as Dems score major victories

Cliff Owen

Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam celebrates his election victory with his wife Pam and daughter Aubrey, right, and Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe at the Northam For Governor election night party at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Democrats scored major victories in Virginia, New York, Maine and New Jersey as Democratic candidates and ballot measures won with overwhelming support.

Scandal hangs over college basketball headed in 2017-18

Rick Scuteri

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2017, file photo, Arizona coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has the type of team that could end his Final Four-less run. The Wildcats have a strong core of experienced players returning from an Elite Eight team last season to with a stellar recruiting class, highlighted by athletic big man Deandre Ayton. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

College basketball may be better than it ever has been. However, off the court, the sport is struggling with scandals and investigations.

Waymo self-driving cars hit the road

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