American held in Afghanistan has been released, his family says

Justin Baldoni's attorney released unedited footage from the set of "It Ends With Us" to refute Blake Lively's sexual harassment accusations. The video shows Baldoni directing a scene with Lively, where they engage in conversation and display mutual respect and professionalism. Lively's allegations include claims of harassment, retaliation, emotional distress, and negligence, which Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath deny. Full Article

Illinois, along with three Western states, filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, arguing that children born to immigrants in the U.S. are entitled to citizenship rights. The lawsuit contends that Trump cannot override the 14th Amendment and accuses him of using the order for political gain. The White House dismissed the lawsuits as resistance, while Illinois Governor Pritzker deemed the order unconstitutional and vowed to uphold the law. Full Article

A Nevada man named Rick defended his outdoor cat from a coyote attack on his property, shooting and killing the predator to protect his pet. The incident, captured on security camera footage and shared on Instagram, sparked conflicting opinions among viewers, with some criticizing Rick for not keeping his cat indoors and others supporting his actions to protect his property and animals. The Nevada Department of Wildlife stated that as long as firearm laws were...

Critics had mixed reactions to President Trump's inauguration speech, with some praising his criticism of Biden's policies and others finding it hypocritical and un-American. While some saw the ceremony as a symbol of national restoration and liberation, others viewed it as wasteful and elitist. Overall, opinions were divided on Trump's address and the future of the country under his administration. Full Article

Sean Hannity of Fox News discusses President Trump's return to the White House and upcoming interview, highlighting Trump's executive orders and plans for his first 100 days. Hannity, the top-rated cable news host for 15 years, also hosts a radio show and recently debuted a new FOX Nation program. Fox News Channel finished 2024 with its highest viewership since 2015, continuing its dominance in cable news ratings. Full Article

The president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Sylvia Trent-Adams, resigned after an NBC News investigation revealed the center's use of unclaimed bodies for medical research without contacting families. The center had received 2,350 unclaimed bodies and generated $2.5 million yearly by dissecting and leasing them without consent or knowledge of survivors. Families of the deceased were angered and heartbroken upon learning of the unauthorized use of their loved ones' remains, prompting...