The suspect in the New Year’s Day terror attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans was inspired by the Islamic State terror group and appears to have acted alone, the FBI said Thursday. In Africa, a nearly 500-kilogram piece of debris fell from space into rural Kenya and post-election turmoil continues in Chad. A look at the 119th U.S. Congress that begins its session on Friday. Plus, a look back at press freedom in the U.S. in 2024.