Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors

The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.

Trial for Young Thug, others could last up to 1 year, prosecutor estimates

A prosecutor to the Fulton County judge that estimating a six- to 12-month trial would be a "safer path" when it comes to jury selection.

Jan. 6 final report: Trump 'lit that fire' of Capitol insurrection

The Jan. 6 committee’s report asserts that Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol.

'Let's spread a little kindness,' Biden tells Americans in Christmas address

"I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another," President Biden said in his Christmas address.

Dolly Parton wrote a ‘really good’ secret song, then buried it in a time capsule

"I have written a song that nobody’s going to hear ‘til I’m 99 years old, and I might be there, I might not be," the legendary entertainer revealed to Kelly Clarkson.

Ali Ahmed Aslam, often credited as inventor of chicken tikka masala, dies at 77

Ali Ahmed Aslam said in a 2009 interview that he first came up with the dish in the 1970s when a customer asked if there was a way of making his chicken tikka less dry.

Jan. 6 House committee executive summary: The impact of Trump's election lies

The summary also details how the claims were premeditated. Even before the election, Trump insisted the only way he would lose would be by massive voter fraud.

Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency in Georgia ahead of freezing winter weather

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he is declaring a state of emergency as the state prepares for freezing winter weather with temperatures expected to plummet into the teens this weekend. 

IRS delayed mandatory Trump tax audits, panel says

A new report says the Trump administration may have disregarded an IRS requirement dating back to 1977 that mandates audits of a president's tax filings.

Terry Hall, lead singer of ska band The Specials, dies at 63

The Specials announced that Terry Hall died after a brief illness, calling him “our beautiful friend, brother and one of the most brilliant singers, songwriters and lyricists."

House votes to release report on Trump's tax returns

A report issued by the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee finds that required IRS audits of Donald Trump were delayed.

'General Hospital' star Sonya Eddy dead at 55

"General Hospital" star Sonya Eddy has died, executive producer Frank Valentini has confirmed. She was 55.

Elon Musk largely silent, after Twitter poll showed users want him to leave

Words of protest were projected onto the Twitter building in downtown San Francisco Monday night. The projectionist, a San Francisco activist named Alan Marling, says he did it after seeing CEO Elon Musk's Twitter poll.

Trump criminal referral: What laws the Jan. 6 panel says were broken

The committee's referrals to the Justice Department carry no legal weight since federal prosecutors are already conducting their own investigation and are the sole deciders of whether to pursue charges against Trump.

YSL rapper Young Thug back in court for motions hearing

Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, was in court for another motions hearing.

As Hanukkah begins, President Biden and others condemn rising antisemitism

The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.

Elon Musk's Twitter poll: Users say he should step down as CEO

Elon Musk had launched a 12-hour poll asking if he should step down as head of Twitter. “I will abide by the results of this poll,” he added.