Remembering Ted Olson, a titan of the law Ted Olson, the Bush-era solicitor general, has died at age 84. He was a towering figure in the legal profession who argued 65 cases at the Supreme Court as solicitor general and as a private lawyer. Read more on NPR

Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ hits another pop chart milestone “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” added another week atop the chart, making it the longest-running No. 1 of the decade. In two more weeks, it could tie the all-time record, but a seasonal juggernaut approaches. Read more on NPR

“I was shocked.” Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump’s attorney general Trump intends to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them. Read more on NPR

Trump announces Matt Gaetz as attorney general pick President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick for one of the biggest jobs in his new administration: attorney general. And for that job, Trump has chosen Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Read more on NPR

University of Rochester investigates ‘Wanted’ posters accusing staff of Gaza war crimes The posters, which appeared across campus, accuse university faculty of being complicit in war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza. The university president condemned the posters as antisemitic. Read more on NPR

Fed up with high prices? Here’s where things stand with inflation Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices. Read more on NPR

Russia and North Korea Vow to Defend One Another North Korea and Russia each ratified a mutual defense treaty within days of each other. The pact means the countries will defend one another if attacked. And some say it may mean more involvement by North Korea in the war between Russia and Ukraine. We hear…

Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence The former Democratic congresswoman has shifted her political allegiance in recent years, going from a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 to a stalwart Trump supporter. Read more on NPR

Trump announces he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general In a post on Truth Social announcing the nomination of Gaetz, Trump said: “Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System.” Read more on NPR

Outside: vinyl siding. Inside: a bear In Pittsburgh, entire houses have been converted into individual art installations filled with unusual objects. A new house is now open. Read more on NPR