5 Things to Know This Morning

— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. NASA Tries Again to Launch New Orion Spacecraft

NASA took another shot at launching its new Orion spacecraft Friday, a day after gusty wind and sticky valves held up the critical test flight.

The unmanned rocket holding Orion was poised to blast off at sunrise, although weather was threatening again to interfere. This time, rain and clouds were in the forecast; the wind, while stiffer, was expected to blow in a more favorable direction. Forecasters put the odds of acceptable conditions at 50-50, as a nearly full moon glowed in the sky well before dawn.

2. Protesters, Police Clash in New York City Over Eric Garner Decision

Protesters took to the streets of New York City for a second consecutive night, rallying in opposition to a grand jury’s decision not to indict officers in the choke hold death of Staten Island man Eric Garner.

A few dozen people were arrested among the thousands of protesters late Thursday and early Friday.

3. US Missed Chance to Rescue Luke Somers, American Al Qaeda Hostage

The White House was insistent Thursday that President Obama acted “promptly” to try to rescue American hostage Luke Somers from al Qaeda in Yemen, approving the risky special operations mission two days after receiving a military plan – but possibly well after Somers had already been moved.

“It's difficult for me to get into details because the details of this mission are classified. But I can tell you that once there was concrete information and a plan in place, the President promptly authorized this mission because of concern of U.S. men in uniform and the safety of Mr. Somers,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters today.

“Regrettably, when the operation was executed, Luke was not present, though hostages of other nationalities were present and they were rescued… The President authorized this mission both because of his concern for the safety of our U.S. men and women in uniform, but also for the safety of Somers," he added.

4. Bill Cosby Fires Back at Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

After weeks of sexual assault allegations from a parade of women, Bill Cosby is fighting back.

The 77-year-old comedian filed a lawsuit Thursday against Judy Huth, who claims Cosby forced her to perform a sex act in 1974 at the Playboy Mansion, when she was 15.

In documents obtained by ABC News, Cosby alleges that not only is Huth lying but that she filed the lawsuit after failing to extort money from him. Cosby is asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit and is seeking monetary damages from Huth and her attorney.

5. Watch This Target Employee's Amazing Black Friday Pep Talk

Just before Black Friday shoppers rushed in, one Target employee gave his fellow workers a speech they won't soon forget.

A viral YouTube clip shows a man named Scott Simms standing on the conveyor belt at the checkout counter at a Westminster, Maryland, Target, shouting inspiration before the doors opened.

"People of Target, brothers, sisters, hear me now," he said. "They're standing out there. Any moment now, those doors will be breached. Whatever comes through those gates, you will stand your ground with a smile on your face."

"They come here with bargains in their heads and fire in their eyes and we shall give those bargains to them," he continued.