Landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court The U.N.’s top court begins hearings Monday on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change. Read more on NPR

Dizzy after one drink? Social drinkers on obesity drugs lose the taste for alcohol A new study finds people who take weight-loss drugs also cut back on alcohol consumption. Researchers think the drugs could be a promising new treatment for addiction. Read more on NPR

As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, local efforts aimed to fill the gap. In Flint, Michigan, Rx Kids gives cash aid to every family for a baby’s first year. Will it work elsewhere? Read more on NPR

Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria? Syrian rebels have swept through parts of the country at lightning pace, taking control of the the second-largest city, Aleppo. But who are they and what are their aims? Read more on NPR

FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court The justices will hear arguments about the FDA’s rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case. Read more on NPR

Crash prevention technology shows ‘huge potential,’ but the roadmap is up for debate Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there’s still debate about how to make them better. Read more on NPR

A landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court The hearings come after years of lobbying by island nations who fear they could simply disappear under rising sea waters, Read more on NPR

Hong Kong launches panda sculpture tour as the city hopes the bear craze boosts tourism Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park. Read more on NPR

The International Criminal Court is facing doubts as its member states meet The court faces pushback over arrest warrants for Israeli officials, sexual harassment allegations against the court’s chief prosecutor and a very empty docket. Read more on NPR

Most Black Friday shoppers bagged their deals online this year, with record spending As many opted to surf the web instead of face the crowds the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion in online purchases. Cyber Monday is set to smash another spending record. Read more on NPR