GOP to probe Russia hacking
Top Republicans announce probes into CIA intelligence that shows Russian hacking helped Donald Trump win, despite Trump’s dismissal of the reports.
Trump to name top diplomat
Trump will nominate Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to lead the State Department, sources tell the Associated Press late Monday. He named John F. Kelly to lead Homeland Security.
Syria retaking eastern Aleppo
Syrian rebels retreat as military claims control of 99 percent of eastern Aleppo.
Election recounts at end
Presidential vote recounts end Monday in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both states certifying Trump as the winner.
Golden Globe nominations
La La Land nabs seven Golden Globe nominations, including best picture, musical or comedy, as Moonlight trails closely with six nods, including best drama.
Surge in addicted babies
Surge in U.S. infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or painkillers is driven largely by rising drug use among women in rural areas, a study finds.