From NPR news in Washington. I'm Jeanine Herbst.The FBI says there are indications that the shooters in the massacre in San Bernardino were radicalized. But director James Comey says there is no evidence that Tashfeen Malik and Syed Farook were part of a broader network. And the agency is also investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism. As of today, based on the information and facts we know them, we are now investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism. We have uncovered evidence that has led us to learn of extensive planning. ICC director in charge David * says the shooters tried to destroy their digital finger prints including two cellphones but he says investigators are retrieving data found on those phones. Meanwhile, Facebook says Malik pledged support for the leader of the IS group in a Facebook post.

Taxas has dropped its attempts to block 21 Syrian refugees from resettling in Dallas and Huston next week. As NPR's JB reports the federal government argue that immigration is a federal matter and the states fear that Syrians may be terrorists, posing as refugees is uninformed. The Texas Attorney General has withdrawn his request for a temporary restraining order. He says the federal government did provide the state with the information it requested about the Syrian families, so they can arrive as planned. Earlier Monday, both the Justice Department and the ACLU had challenged the Texas's refugee rejection in court. Cecili Wang is with the ACLU that represents one of the agency's resettling refugees. What this represents is at least a first step toward victory for our client, the International Rescue Committee and all of the families who are fleeing from violence and war and who are simply trying to make homes as new Texans. The court has not set a date for a preliminary hearing on the state's regional law suits which is still ongoing. JB, NPR news, Austin.

The Labor Department says some employers added 211 jobs last month. And on the heels of that strong November employment report,  SB of Market News International says there are indications that the Federal Reserve will be raising interests rates before the end of the year. 'Sooner rather than laster' is how Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank president Patrick Harker described his rate-height preference. He says raising the federal funds rate from near-zero this year will reduce uncertainty about monetary policy and keep the economy on track for sustained growth. For all practical  purposes this year, means the December 2016, the last day the Fed rates-setting federal open marketing committee needs. Harker, who became the Philadelphia Feds president on July 1st says raising rate soon will better ensure rate heights will be gradual. For NPR news, I'm SB in Philadelphia.

Wall Street higher by the closing bell today. The Dow up 369 points at 17847. This is NPR.

Net neutrality is once again facing a major turning point. The broadband industry is challenging new government regulations in court and both sides presented their cases today. NPR's AS reports at the heart of the law suit is whether the Federal Communication Commission has the authority to overhaul the way of regulates internet providers. For the third time in less than a decade, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will decide if the FCC gets to keep its new rules intended to prevent internet providers from plain favorites among what * . Spectators filled two courtrooms to watch the war of arguments which lasted more than three hours. Three judges will decide if the FCC oversteps its authority when it decided to reclassify broadband as a telecommunication services, similar to traditional telephone services. One big question is whether the FCC will be allowed to regulate mobile internet providers the same as cable internet companies. The ruling is expected sometime in the Spring. AS, NPR news, Washington.

President Obama has signed a five-year 355-billion-dollar transportation bill, addressing the country's aging infrastructure. It was approved by congress after years of delays. The bill will boost highways and transit spending, assuring states that federal money will be available for major projects but the bill doesn't address how to pay for transportation programs in the long run.

Crude Oil prices lower by the closing bell down nearly 2.3 percent and at 40 dollars 14 cents a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. I'm Jeanine Herbst and you're listening to NPR news in Washington.