Trump dismisses CIA report
Key congressional Republicans are joining Democrats in demanding a bipartisan investigation into whether the Kremlin interfered in the election by hacking into emails.
Islamic State regains ground
The militant group recaptures the ancient city of Palmyra from Syrian troops, scoring a major advance after a year of setbacks in Syria and Iraq.
Trump viewed as friend to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will seek to team up with the incoming administration to dismantle the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Texas to study concussions
The state will launch what officials say is the nation’s largest effort to track brain injuries among high school athletes. The program will track about two-dozen sports, from football to girls’ soccer.