Two in custody following shooting near San Diego State

A San Diego man connected to the Madison school shooter was reportedly planning to attack a government building, leading to a gun violence protective order being granted against him. Alexander Paffendorf, 20, admitted to plotting with Natalie Rupnow, who carried out the Wisconsin school shooting, according to CBS 8. FBI agents detained Paffendorf after learning of the alleged mass shooting plan, with police seen entering his apartment complex following the order approval. Full Article

Queen Camilla has granted her long-standing hairdresser, Jo Hansford, with a royal seal of approval, making her one of just seven recipients of a royal warrant in December. With over three decades of service, Hansford expressed her honor in receiving the warrant from the Queen, highlighting the significance of being a female-owned business. The Queen also issued warrants to other businesses, such as couturiers and skincare suppliers, as part of the annual tradition that recognizes...

Nick Wright discusses the racism overshadowing a groundbreaking WNBA season, with Caitlin Clark's comments on White privilege sparking backlash. WNBA legends Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe address the issue, highlighting the importance of elevating Black women in the league. Bird questions whether the outrage would be the same if Clark were Black, emphasizing the need to acknowledge racial disparities in sports and society. Full Article

On this date in sports history, the Cleveland Browns achieved an undefeated season by defeating the Buffalo Bills 49-7 in the AAFC championship game in 1948. In other notable events, the NHL began play in 1917 with impressive performances from Joe Malone and Harry Hyland, while in 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers won against the Baltimore Colts in an AFC playoff game. Full Article

Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, predicts that the GOP will be on the offensive in the 2026 midterms, benefiting from President-elect Trump's recent victory and favorable district demographics. With a fragile majority in the House, Republicans aim to defend their seats on friendly turf against Democratic challengers. Hudson highlights battle-tested Republicans in contested districts as strong candidates for the upcoming election cycle. Full Article

A French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of aggravated rapes and other charges, his sentence pending up to 20 years in prison, in a case that shocked the nation as his ex-wife Gisèle Pelicot's harrowing ordeal was revealed. Prosecutors sought severe penalties for the 51 men involved in Dominique's depraved fantasies, which led to the abuse and drugging of his wife and other victims, sparking calls for reforms to combat rape culture in France. The...