Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali Malian armed forces, the Russia-backed Wagner Group and jihadi groups deliberately killed civilians and burned homes in Mali according to Human Rights Watch. The Associated Press
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections. The Associated Press
Ohio State University football players are leading a religious revival on campus Ohio State University football players are not only stars on the gridiron, some are also Christian evangelists who have baptized teammates and fellow students. Allie Vugrincic
Mystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled The drones have been seen above critical infrastructure like reservoirs, rail stations and military bases. The governor says there is "no known threat," but the FBI is still investigating. Jason Breslow
Police say gun found with suspect matches casings at UnitedHealthcare CEO crime scene The New York police commissioner also said investigators matched Luigi Mangione's fingerprints with those found on items near the scene where the UnitedHealthcare CEO was fatally shot last week. Alana Wise
FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration Wray told employees at an FBI town hall that he is resigning next month to "avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray." President-elect Donald Trump called the resignation "a great day for America." Carrie Johnson
The U.S. is facing a severe housing shortage. Will Trump's proposals help? The U.S. is short approximately four million homes. Wharton economist Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown — and says climate change is making things worse. Tonya Mosley
