Syrian government forces close in on Aleppo. Egypt mourns after a church bombing in Cairo. A top Republican endorses intelligence reports that Russia meddled in the presidential election. Markets struggle in South Sudan. Beyonce is looking to grab a bunch of Grammys.

The Obama Administration probes possible Russian meddling in the recent presidential election, a claim rebuffed by President-elect Donald Trump. Turkey vows revenge for twin bombings in Istanbul. The EU tries to strengthen its borders. A Grammy pick for best new artist.

Did Russia interfere in US elections? What about ExxonMobil's chief as the new US secretary of state? A discussion about immigration, including an American Muslim registry. A new film offers a personal look at US First Lady Jackie Kennedy.

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President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the EPA is a climate change skeptic, we look at how the future of Aleppo impacts Syria as a whole and the country music nominees for the Grammy Awards are announced.

American space pioneer John Glenn dies. Praise for Donald Trump's pick for Ambassador to China. Environmentalists score a victory in Dakota while producers continue to extract and ship oil and gas. Country music's top Grammy nominees.

Trump "Thank You America" tour goes to Iowa. What will president-elect Trump's Cuba policy be? Electing a president in Ghana. Death of John Glenn. Latest social media buzz and what's new at the box office.

Wilson Center's Robert Daly gives his take on Trump's selection of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as U.S. ambassador to China; U.S. stocks hit new record highs; Ban Ki-moon shares with VOA his ups & downs from his soon-to-end decade as U.N. Secretary-General; Entertainment Tonight's Jennifer Peros names her top nominees for February's Grammy awards.

Diplomats meet on Syria in another effort to curb violence and help civilians. Congress debates President-elect Trump's security strategies. China sends a warning to the United States. Help for Yazidi women. Pearl Harbor remembered. Soaring financial markets, and bluegrass music below.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition process continues, a conversation with a Pearl Harbor attack survivor and a Danish band gets attention for songs about family relationships.