A U.N. report shows rates are rising despite efforts for more severe penalties for targeted murders of women. The majority of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or a family member.

The climate conference ended with a controversial deal that calls for wealthy countries to provide their poorer neighbors with $300 billion annually to help them adapt to more extreme weather.

Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled more picks to serve in his Cabinet. A Republican-controlled Senate will consider these nominees early next year.