The soldier who died in Cybertruck explosion wrote it was intended as a 'wakeup call' Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Green Beret from Colorado, also wrote in a note that he needed to "cleanse my mind" of the lives lost of people he knew and "the burden of the lives I took." The Associated Press
Trump will be sentenced Jan. 10 in New York case, days before his inauguration The decision also comes after the judge in the case ruled last month that Trump isn't immune from his conviction. Ximena Bustillo
The attack in New Orleans reveals ISIS' influence lingers, experts say The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group this summer. This attack shows ISIS' resonance and resilience persists. Jaclyn Diaz
Biden made diversifying the federal bench a top priority. Here's a look at his legacy President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal appeals courts and openly LGBTQ judges to serve on the federal bench. Carrie Johnson
House Speaker vote puts GOP unity to the test The first order of business for the House this year is to elect a speaker but divisions within the GOP are already causing drama for the current speaker, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson. Deirdre Walsh
Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal. April Fulton
An aspiring nurse, a football star, a single mother and a father of 2 killed in New Orleans attack Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their families and friends have started sharing their stories. The Associated Press
Biden blocks U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, citing national security concerns The move wasn't unexpected despite efforts by the Japanese government to persuade the Biden administration to approve the sale. NPR Washington Desk
Farmers are abandoning their land. Is that good for nature? Traditional farmers around the world are walking away from millions of acres of land where they once grew crops or grazed animals. It's provoking mixed reactions. Dan Charles
