First Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation dies Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104. Read more on NPR

Trump cabinet nominees face hearings. And, coping with Dry January’s social pressure Six of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings today. Here’s whom to watch. And, how to cope with social pressure during Dry January. Read more on NPR

On Apache lands, progress in a long war against ticks and the disease they spread Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., is a big problem on tribal lands in the Southwest. A community-led response on Apache lands in Arizona is helping save lives. Read more on NPR

Trump’s Cabinet pick for secretary of state is Marco Rubio. Here’s what to know Among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio may face the easiest confirmation process. Read more on NPR

Lower nicotine requirements in cigarettes could be coming soon The FDA is expected to propose a new rule Wednesday that would mean cigarettes have lower nicotine limits to make them less addictive. Read more on NPR

South Korean President Yoon detained after standoff over martial law decree Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the insurrection charges. He is South Korea’s first sitting president to be detained. Read more on NPR

Pistachio moguls and reservoirs: False water claims spread about California fires Influencers and politicians are spreading false narratives about water and the L.A. wildfires. These include the idea that farm moguls took firefighting water and an empty reservoir is part of a plot. Read more on NPR

U.S. watchdog sues Capital One, alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion The CFPB claims Capital One intentionally kept news of its higher-yield savings accounts from members with lower-yield savings accounts. Read more on NPR

Move aside BMI: There’s a better way to define obesity, commission finds An international committee of scientists has proposed changing the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. The proposal adds more ways to measure body composition and fat. Read more on NPR

Photos: Southern California pets receive aid from rescue groups A network of rescue groups are caring for animals affected by wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles area. A multi-state operation is under way to help relieve local animal shelters. Read more on NPR