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1. SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

   The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.

2. Israel deported Palestinian prisoners to Egypt. Some Israelis question the practice

   Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term consequences for Israeli security.

3. California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants

   The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.

4. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close

   President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through the end of January, ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks.

5. U.S. bishops officially ban gender-affirming care at Catholic hospitals

   The bishops' decision formalizes a yearslong process for the U.S. church to address transgender health care. They also approved a special message on immigration, expressing concern over enforcement and conditions in detention centers.

6. Some Black police officials worry more federal agents will breed community mistrust

   Missouri's governor recently authorized the state's National Guard to assist ICE with clerical duties. Black police officers fear the trust they've built with communities of color could take years to rebuild.

7. 3 questions about Trump's 50-year mortgage plan

   Experts in the mortgage industry are skeptical. Buyers would pay less each month, but would end up paying more over time. Here's what to know about the proposed 50-year mortgages.

8. Tatsuya Nakadai, an icon of Japanese cinema, has died at 92

   In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

9. New malaria drug could be a life-saver as the standard drug shows signs of weakness

   The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising.

10. Israel's president says 'shocking' settler violence against Palestinians must end

    Israeli President Isaac Herzog added a rare and powerful voice to what has been muted criticism by top Israeli officials of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.