Venezuela swears in interim leader, seeking to show it operates free from U.S. control Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president, as the Venezuelan government sought to show its people and the world that it is being run independently. The Associated Press
Health officials slash the number of vaccines recommended for all kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule. Pien Huang
One year later, 'Firestorm' investigates the systems that failed during the LA Fires Journalist Jacob Soboroff says covering the wildfires was the most important assignment he's ever undertaken. His new book offers a minute-by-minute account of the catastrophe. Tonya Mosley
The NYC jail holding Maduro has a history of big names and dangerous conditions Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held in the troubled New York City jail that has housed high-profile defendants like Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell and Honduras' former president. Rachel Treisman
Maduro indictment hearing underway Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores make their first court appearance in the federal narco-terrorism case. Jaclyn Diaz
Wegovy obesity pill now available at pharmacies Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said the prescription medicine can be found at a range of pharmacies, including CVS and Costco, as well as some telehealth providers. Sydney Lupkin
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has launched administrative action against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, which could affect Kelly's rank and retirement pay. Quil Lawrence
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, the stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96 Schloss, who was friends with Frank in Amsterdam and whose mother later married Frank's father, was a tireless educator about the Holocaust and was honorary president of The Anne Frank Trust UK. The Associated Press
How to approach New Year’s resolutions in 2026 It’s the first week of the new year. And if you haven’t made a resolution yet, it’s never too late. We’ll get into the psychology of successful resolutions and goal setting with UW Psychiatry Professor Dr. Koriann Cox. Patricia Murphy
Trump claims U.S. will 'run' Venezuela, but there are no troops in the country What's next for the U.S. engagement in Venezuela? President Trump says the U.S. will run the country for now, but there are no American troops or diplomats in the country. A Martínez