Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

In a pretaped interview aired Thursday, Maduro expressed readiness to discuss serious agreements with the U.S. He also mentioned that Venezuela is open to U.S. investment in its oil industry.
Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6
Lucky 13: Teenager celebrates unique birthday on New Year’s Day

Madyson Guillard, born on Jan. 1, 2013, at 1:13 a.m., celebrates her 13th birthday, marking a special milestone for her and her family.
NOPD officer, terror attack victim’s family share bond, reflect one year later
One year later, NOPD officer Adam Sauter recalls responding to the attack, finding Matthew Tenedorio under a crane.
Surprise arrival: Savannah’s first baby of the year born after nine minutes of labor

His birth came as a surprise to his family, as he was not due until Jan. 19.
Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war, families wounded by violence

Pope Leo XIV has opened 2026 with a plea for peace. He is singling out, in particular, countries “bloodied by conflict” and families wounded by violence.
Storm system will bring rain to Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry on Saturday

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely throughout the day on Saturday
Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana’s defense thoroughly throttled Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38-3 victory in the 112th Rose Bowl
New Georgia law blocks ethics complaints close to Election Day

A new Georgia election law now in effect limits when ethics complaints can be filed.
Pleasant end to the holiday week for Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry

Temperatures will hold in the low-mid 60s on Friday as cloud cover increases ahead of our next storm system