Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned

Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department effective Friday, according to a court filing.
BTS member J-Hope announces first solo tour after completing military service

BTS member J-Hope will embark on his first solo tour next month after completing his 18-month compulsory military service in South Korea.
Australian zoo finds its biggest-ever funnel-web spider. Its name is Hemsworth
A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed in to a reptile park in Australia, where staff said it was the largest of its kind they had ever seen.
Staying physically active through the winter important for mental, heart health

The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, like walking or cycling, five days a week.
5 families who met in NICU reunite with doctors and nurses

Five families who met in the neonatal intensive care unit reunited with their care teams in Boston.
Trump hosting House Republicans at Mar-a-Lago to craft strategy

President-elect Donald Trump will huddle with House Republicans this weekend to discuss his legislative agenda and shore up support among different factions of the GOP.
Avenging the Concorde: Inside NASA’s quest to break the sound barrier

If NASA’s bet on its newest X-plane pays off, the long-nosed aircraft could revolutionize commercial aviation. That is, if history doesn’t repeat itself.
New Mexico man finds his biological family after 50 years

Daryl Perez knew he had been adopted for a long time. After taking a 23andMe test, he discovered a lineage he did not know still existed.
NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of winter storm

The game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of a winter storm.
Middle East latest: Israel launches new strikes on Houthis in Yemen

Israel’s military says it has carried out new airstrikes on Yemen against what it said were Houthi rebel targets.