Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Jan. 6 is set to be different this year — in a big way and more subtle ways too In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot four years ago, Congress passed new rules to govern the presidential certification process. Those rules will be in effect Monday. Miles Parks
Indonesia launches free meals program to fight stunting Indonesia's new government started an ambitious project to feed nearly 90 million children and pregnant women to fight malnutrition and stunting, as critics question whether the program is affordable. The Associated Press
A 55-year-old who ran a marathon every day in 2024 says the toughest part was mental World-record chaser Hilde Dosogne is used to running extreme distances. Still, she says she underestimated the challenge. She's now hoping to make it official with a Guinness World Record. Emma Bowman
FBI says suspect in New Orleans attack twice visited the city to conduct surveillance The FBI says the man who allegedly carried out the New Year's Day attack visited the city in October and November, and recorded video of the area he aimed to target using "smart glasses." Robbie Griffiths
Millions face snow and ice as a major winter storm moves across the U.S. A major winter storm is bringing ice, snow and freezing rain from the Plains to the East Coast through Tuesday. Chandelis Duster
CNN goes on trial over its report alleging 'black market' for Afghan rescues A CNN story about a "black market" for rescuing people from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover is at the heart of a defamation trial that opens Monday in Florida. David Folkenflik
As Trump rewrites history, victims of the Jan. 6 riot say they feel 'betrayed' A police officer defended the Capitol from violent rioters on Jan. 6. With President-elect Donald Trump poised to pardon the rioters, he now asks, "what did I risk my life for?" Tom Dreisbach
How do you keep monkeys from making mischief? In one Indian town, monkeys will steal your glasses — and give them back if you toss them a container of mango juice. It's one more sign of the impact of urbanization on the wild. Omkar Khandekar
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say. Ronnie Cohen
