Some overlooked good news from 2023: Six countries kayo ‘neglected’ diseases In 2023, six nations were able to eliminate virtually all cases of at least one of the illnesses on the World Health Organization’s priority list of “neglected tropical diseases.” Read more on NPR

Several state capitols evacuated after bomb threats The development comes just days before the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Read more on NPR

Ford is recalling more than 112,000 F-150 trucks that could roll away while parked The truck’s rear axle hub bolt could break and cause the axle hub splines to become damaged, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. Read more on NPR

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in biggest release so far Ukrainian authorities said 230 Ukrainian prisoners of war returned home in the first exchange in almost five months. Russia’s Defense Ministry said 248 Russian servicemen have been freed. Read more on NPR

As GOP moves to impeach Mayorkas, he urges Congress to fix a broken immigration system Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke with NPR about the crisis at the southern border. He called the immigration system “broken” and urged Congress to pass legislation to fix it. Read more on NPR