Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick to oversee Jan. 6 cases, backed rioters – NBC Chicago

A small aircraft carrying five people crashed in a parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster County, Pa., after the pilot reported an “open door,” resulting in two people being taken to a burn center. The plane, a six-seater Beechcraft Bonanza, skidded about 100 feet after hitting the ground, damaging about a dozen vehicles but causing no harm to buildings. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation...

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is working to repair his strained relationship with the United States and secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia. The meeting comes ahead of talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials, with Ukraine seeking peace and blaming Russia for the ongoing conflict. Zelensky's visit to Saudi Arabia signifies his commitment to ending the war and discussing necessary...

The NFL's free agency negotiating window opens Monday at noon, with big-name quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Sam Darnold testing the market. Star edge rushers and position players like Joey Bosa, Kahlil Mack, and Josh Godwin will also be in high demand. Teams like the Giants, Patriots, and Bengals will be under scrutiny as they navigate key decisions in free agency, with the Vikings facing a major choice regarding the future of quarterback...

In a recent ranking by USA Today, Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield, Mass. was named the third best new brewery in America, while Caius Farm Brewery in Branford, Conn. ranked fifth. Both establishments have been recognized for their unique offerings and community support. Additionally, other New England destinations like Littleton, N.H. and Allagash Brewing Co. in Portland, Maine were also acknowledged for their beer scenes and brewery tours by the publication. Full Article

The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board censured member Lamarr Miller for inappropriate behavior with students in a previous role, as outlined in a censure resolution approved on Jan. 9. Miller, who serves on the board governing several schools, was disciplined for making inappropriate comments and physical contact with students, resulting in a five-day unpaid suspension and counseling in staff and student relationships. Despite the board's directive to cease such behavior, Miller denied the allegations...

Iranian officials have stated that the country did not receive a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump proposing negotiations, amidst escalating tensions between the two nations. Trump had claimed to have sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging for negotiations. The dispute over the letter comes as Trump seeks to pressure Iran into renegotiating the terms of its nuclear program, with Iranian officials maintaining their stance of not engaging in negotiations...