Los Angeles-area ‘ambush’ shooting at house party leaves 4 dead, 1 injured

A Los Angeles area shooting at a house party early Sunday left four people dead and another injured.  According to local reports and city officials, the shooting took place in Inglewood — a city of about 100,000 people 10 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles — around 1:30 a.m. Three people were pronounced dead at …

Chairman says former Attorney General William Barr has spoken to January 6 committee

The Chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol said on Sunday that the panel has spoken with former U.S. Attorney General William Barr. The Chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told CBS News’ Face the Nation that the committee had spoken to Barr and Department of Defense officials about …

NFL Division Round Series: Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 42-36 in OT

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 42-36 in overtime to advance to the AFC Championship for the fourth consecutive season — something that has never been accomplished before in the conference’s 51-year history. With the Bills holding onto a 36-33 lead with only 13 seconds remaining, the Chiefs were able to pick up 19 …

Los Angeles Rams defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Round

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Buccaneers on Sunday 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Round at Tampa Bay, and will now host the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game next week. After leading for most of the game, the Rams allowed a fourth quarter comeback by Rams QB Tom Brady and the Bucs. Tampa Bay …

Regina King mourns the loss of her son, musician Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide at age 26

Regina King is mourning the loss of her son, musician Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide at age 26.  A statement from King read:  “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family …

Katy Perry to serve as musical guest with Willem Dafoe as host for January 29th edition of “Saturday Night Live”

NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ has announced that Katy Perry will serve as the musical guest on the January 29 edition of the long-running late night show, with Willem Dafoe making his hosting debut. The Jan. 29 show will mark Perry’s fourth time appearing on “SNL” as a musical guest. Perry is currently headlining her first …

Grammy-winning rock star and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74

Rock singer and actor Meat Loaf has died at age 74. His death was announced in a statement posted on his official Facebook page early Friday morning. The statement read: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and …

Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to testify voluntarily

The chairman of the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol said the panel will ask Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter who served as a top White house adviser, to testify voluntarily. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss. told reporters in the Capitol on Thursday: “You will anticipate the …

President Biden clarifies his stance after Ukrainian President takes issue with his comments

On Thursday, President Joe Biden attempted to clarify his stance on a potential Russian incursion into Ukraine, this after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took issue with comments Biden made during a U.S. presidential briefing. Biden said Thursday that Russia will “pay a heavy price” for any invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Biden addressed the military buildup …

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball to miss 6-8 weeks due to left knee surgery

The Chicago Bulls announced on Thursday that guard Lonzo Ball will have arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee and will be out for six-eight weeks. Earlier Thursday, there remained a possibility that Ball might try to play through the injury, described as a ‘small meniscus tear.’ The decision for surgery was made after “an …