Federal judge allows release of special counsel’s final report on Trump election interference case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has ruled that the Justice Department can release Volume One that former special counsel Jack Smith issued on President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Cannon denied a request to extend an injunction banning the Justice Department from releasing Vol. 1, writing: “Based on these representations, the …

Eagles LB Nakobe Dean out for rest of playoffs after tearing patellar tendon

League sources confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs after suffering a serious knee injury early in the second quarter during Sunday’s wild-card playoff win over the Green Bay Packers. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, Dean is out for the …

Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy parting ways

A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday that head coach Mike McCarthy will not returning to the Dallas Cowboys after five seasons with the organization. McCarthy’s contract with the Cowboys expired last Wednesday, but the team held an exclusive negotiating window with him until Tuesday at midnight. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the …

Carrie Underwood to perform at Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration Ceremony

Carrie Underwood is set to perform at Donald Trump‘s second inauguration. A Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday, Jan. 13 that Underwood is set to perform at the inauguration where Trump, 78, will be sworn in as the next president of the United States. The eight-time Grammy winning singer will perform “America …

Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to Los Angeles fire relief and aid

Beyoncé has pledged $2.5 million through her BeyGOOD nonprofit to support families who have lost their homes in the towns of Altadena and Pasadena, which have both been damaged by the Eaton Fire. Th BeyGOOD foundation announced via Instagram that she was giving $2.5 million toward an L.A. Fire Relief Fund started by her charity. …

LA Wildfires: Death toll rises to 24 as winds intensify in area

(Per ABC NEWS): Thousands of firefighters are continuing to battle several wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds. About 105,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and another 87,000 are under evacuation warnings. The wildfires have killed at least 24 people …

Pres. Biden speaks with Israeli PM Netanyahu on hostage, cease-fire deal

The White House said onn Sunday that President Joe Biden has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a race to reach a Gaza hostage and cease-fire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan. 20. The White House confirmed that Biden and Netanyahu discussed efforts underway to reach a deal to halt the fighting …

Buffalo Bills defeat Denver Broncos with 31-7 win in wild-card playoff game

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Denver Broncos in their wild-card playoff game on Sunday with a 31-7 win, advancing to the postseason for a fifth straight season. Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes, while James Cook scored on a 5-yard run and finished with 120 yards rushing, as the Bills’ scored on six of their …

New England Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as their new head coach

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as the franchise’s new head coach, per multiple reports. The team confirmed Vrabel’s hiring Sunday, announcing Vrabel as the 16th head coach in franchise history. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, “Mike Vrabel and the Patriots reached a multi-year agreement to make him New England’s next head coach, per …

Alec Baldwin files civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution, civil rights violations in ‘Rust’ case

Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film “Rust.” The shooting led to an involuntary manslaughter conviction at trial last year against movie weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who is serving out a maximum sentence …