U.S. forces accused of war crimes
U.S. armed forces and the CIA may have committed war crimes by torturing dozens of detainees in Afghanistan, the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor says in a report, raising the possibility American citizens could be indicted even though Washington has not joined the global court in the Hague, Netherlands.
Issues persist after militants leave
Islamic State extremists have been driven from the Iraqi town of Qayara. But the government has failed to restore lost services, violent revenge attacks persist, and some residents are bitter and angry.
Baseball selects top rookies
Shortstop Corey Seager is the unanimous choice for NL Rookie of the Year, while pitcher Michael Fulmer wins the AL honor.
Tim Ryan may challenge Pelosi
Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Niles, is considering a challenge to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to lead the House Democrats, his office confirms. CNN reports the move could inject fresh blood into the party but Ryan would likely face stiff resistance.
White supremacists fans of shoes
Athletic-gear company New Balance is distancing itself from a white supremacist website’s call to support it for statements a company executive made backing President-elect Donald Trump. The alt-right website The Daily Stormer proclaimed New Balance the “Official Shoes of White People.” Late Monday, New Balance said it “does not tolerate bigotry or hate in any form.”
SEC chair leaving with Obama
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mary Jo White, will leave office at the end of the Obama administration, the agency says. White was appointed by President Barack Obama in February 2013. Her term doesn’t end until 2019.