Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity One of President Biden's final moves in office is aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. Jenna McLaughlin
Russia tried to use the LA wildfires to spread anti-Ukraine propaganda Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles. Huo Jingnan
As Trump inauguration nears, FCC chief dismisses complaints against TV networks Outgoing FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has rejected petitions to rebuke four local TV stations. She says they were efforts to punish broadcast networks' coverage of presidential politics. David Folkenflik
How the Gaza war has remade the Middle East What began as a battle between Israel and Hamas morphed into a much wider regional conflict that has reshaped much of the Middle East. Greg Myre
Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for comedy "I am honored to be the first winner of the Mark Twain Prize recognized not for humor, but for my work as a riverboat pilot," O'Brien said in a release from The Kennedy Center. Elizabeth Blair
Local LA theaters bring puppets and movies to families for respite from fires Vidiots and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater teamed up to provide an escape from reality for families facing trauma and loss from the Los Angeles wildfires. Jonaki Mehta
How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he's even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Scientists fear this doesn't bode well in case of a crisis. Will Stone
What happens after a wildfire destroys your home? A survivor has tips "What the hell just happened to my future?" — that's the immediate thought for many people when they learn a fire has destroyed their home, says consumer advocate Annie Barbour. Bill Chappell
The Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines for alleged oft-delayed flights The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays. Ayana Archie
