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Chicago weather radar: Winter storm forecast to drop 1-3 inches of snow on area, with higher amounts in NW Indiana | Live radar  WLS-TVChicago Weather: Winter Weather Advisories In Effect; Snow Arrives For Monday Morning Commute  CBS ChicagoSnow moves through Toledo region, more coming Monday  Toledo BladeMonday morning commute could be impacted as more snow expected in Chicagoland area  Lake and McHenry County Scanner3-4 inches of snow falls across Chicago area overnight  WGN News

An NYPD officer killed on duty is honored by his peers as New York City confronts a rise in crime  CNNNY Gov blames ‘shot from an illegal gun’ for killing of NYPD officers  Fox NewsIn mourning yet again, NYC prepares to honor slain NYPD officer  PIX11 News’My beautiful angel’: Slain NYPD cop’s widow posts moving tribute  New York Post Fallen NYPD rookie described by former Manhattan high school basketball coach as ‘someone who we remember’  New York Daily News

Coronavirus live updates and omicron variant news  The Washington PostFauci outlines pandemic long-term return to normal: ‘best-case scenario’ we learn to live with it  Fox NewsFauci says omicron infections could peak by mid-February; Gonzaga banishes Hall of Famer John Stockton: COVID-19 updates  USA TODAYFauci predicts when the US Omicron wave will finally peak  The IndependentCovid, Omicron Variant and Vaccine Mandate News: Live Updates  The New York Times

Austin briefed Biden on options, including moving U.S. troops to nations next to Ukraine  NBC NewsBiden weighs sending thousands of troops to counter Russia  Fox NewsBlinken warns of “massive consequences” for Russia if Putin invades Ukraine  Face the NationTo deter Putin in Ukraine, Biden must stand up to the Russian strongman  Fox NewsOp-ed: Biden needs to channel Harry Truman to counter Putin’s designs on Ukraine and beyond  CNBC

‘A horrible crime’: 6 homicide victims found in Milwaukee home  WISN MilwaukeeFive people were found dead inside a Wisconsin home in a suspected homicide  CNN5 dead in Milwaukee near 21st and Wright | FOX6 News Milwaukee  FOX6 News Milwaukee5 dead in Milwaukee near 21st and Wright  FOX 6 MilwaukeeMilwaukee murders: 6 found dead inside Wisconsin home during welfare check, police say  WLS-TV

NATO sending fighters, ships to region; UK to withdraw some staff from embassy in Ukraine  Fox NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Former president of Florida International University says he caused ‘discomfort’ to a colleague in letter explaining abrupt resignation  CNNFormer President of Florida International University Explains Sudden Exit  The New York TimesFIU President Mark Rosenberg Resigned Because ‘I Caused Discomfort For A Valued Employee’  CBS MiamiRosenberg’s regret for causing ‘discomfort’ creates more questions that FIU’s board must answer |…  Miami HeraldFormer FIU president points to ‘emotional entanglement’ with colleague as part of resignation  WPLG Local 10

As U.S. Strikes Syria Prison Held by ISIS, Young Detainees Are Caught in Crossfire  The New York TimesSyria prison attack kills more than 100, clashes ongoing  Al Jazeera EnglishU.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces battles to regain control of prison for Islamic State suspects  The Washington PostU.S.-Backed Forces Struggle to Contain Islamic State in Battle Over Syrian Prison  The Wall Street JournalFighting between ISIL, SDF in Syria after prison assault  Al Jazeera English

US to Distribute 400M N95 Masks Next Week. Here’s Where to Get One in Illinois  NBC ChicagoDo you really need an N95 mask to protect yourself?  LOCAL 12Team Biden’s N95 giveaway is — as ever — too little, too late  New York Post Where to buy N95, KN95, KF94 masks (and how to get some for free)  NJ.comHow to get a free N95 mask | Coronavirus | kulr8.com  KULR-TV

DC Officer Shot in Northwest, Suspect Still At-Large  NBC4 WashingtonUpdate on officer shot in Northwest DC  WUSA9DC police officer rushed to hospital after getting shot, cops seek gunman  Fox NewsDeveloping: “An armed subject has shot a 4th District officer. The officer has been transported to the hospital & a barricade has been declared”  PoPvilleHere’s an update on the DC police officer shot Sunday night  WUSA9

Virginia attorney general fires Jan. 6 investigator from university post  AxiosTim Heaphy removed as U.-Va.’s counsel by Jason Miyares  The Washington PostVirginia’s new AG sacks lawyers at University of Virginia, George Mason  Yahoo NewsNew Attorney General fires Heaphy, UVa’s chief counsel  The Daily ProgressVirginia’s new AG removes 2 lawyers at public universities  WTOP

One person was injured after a shooting in Greenville County, deputies say  WYFF4 GreenvilleGreenville County deputies investigate shooting  FOX Carolina NewsGCSO: Man injured after shooting on Buncombe Road  FOX Carolina1 injured in Greenville Co. shooting  WSPA 7NewsBuncombe rd. shooting investigation  WYFF News 4

Stormy Daniels and Avenatti to face off at trial over allegations he defrauded her  The GuardianDisgraced attorney Michael Avenatti heads to trial, accused of swindling Stormy Daniels  New York Post Michael Avenatti, U.S. lawyer who battled Trump, goes on trial in fraud case  ReutersOpening arguments begin Monday in criminal trial of Michael Avenatti over Stormy Daniels’ book deal  CNN

Fulton deputy shoots, kills man who broke into his home, GBI says   The Atlanta Journal ConstitutionDeputy found shot, killed inside burning Springfield home  WKRN News 2Deputy shoots man after alleged home break-in  CBS46 AtlantaGBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Newnan  Newnan Times-HeraldGeorgia sheriff’s deputy shoots and kills burglar who broke into his home: police  Fox News

Firefighters gaining control of wildfire that closed scenic California highway  ReutersWildfire burns near California coast  ABC NewsColorado Fire: Containment grows to 35%, fire size estimated at 700 acres  KSBW MontereyWinter wildfire strikes California’s Big Sur  ReutersUPDATE: Crews Make Progress in Big Sur Firefight; Containment at 35 Percent  CBS San Francisco

Bill Barr: Capitol riot panel will speak to former Attorney General about order to seize voting machines  The IndependentBill Barr has been talking with Jan. 6 committee, chair says  CNNCapitol attack committee has spoken to Trump AG William Barr, chairman says  The GuardianFormer Attorney General William Barr has spoken to January 6 committee, chairman says  Face the NationTrump team considered seizing voting machines, Jan. 6 Committee chair says  NPR

Fairfield man charged after incident at Robeks  WFSBConnecticut Man Arrested After Racist Tirade Over Smoothie, Cops Say  NBC New YorkConnecticut man accused of berating smoothie shop staff is arrested  Fox BusinessMan Throws Drink at Fairfield Robeks Employees After Son Has Allergic Reaction to Smoothie: PD  NBC ConnecticutMan Accused Of Attacking Smoothie Shop Workers In Fairfield County For Son’s Allergic Reaction  Brookfield Daily Voice

Sarah Palin’s New York Times lawsuit: Trial begins over ex-governor’s libel claim  The IndependentSarah Palin’s Defamation Trial Against New York Times Set to Begin  U.S. News & World ReportSarah Palin v. New York Times goes to trial – POLITICO  POLITICOSarah Palin takes on New York Times in defamation trial  The GuardianPalin’s trial against New York Times tests the ‘Sullivan standard’  CNN

Texas cop fatally shot during midnight traffic stop  New York Post Houston deputy shot and killed during early morning traffic stop  Yahoo! VoicesTexas deputy gunned down during traffic stop  ABC NewsDriver Fatally Shoots Houston-Area Deputy Before Fleeing  CBS Dallas / Fort WorthTexas deputy constable shot dead during traffic stop, authorities say  Fox News

Metro Detroit snow forecast: Here’s the timeline for Monday, what to expect  WDIV ClickOnDetroitOne more round of snow… then the cold moves in  WKOWFinal round of light snow before Arctic air returns  KCRGWatch now: Mostly sunny Sunday, but more snow ahead for southern Wisconsin  Madison.comSunday Afternoon Forecast  WANE 15 News

A 62-year-old man was pushed onto the subway tracks in Manhattan, police say  CNN62-Year-Old Man Pushed Off Subway Platform In Manhattan  CBS New YorkNYC man pushed onto subway tracks near Wall Street as new mayor struggles to control surging crime  Fox NewsMan pushed onto subway tracks in Manhattan  New York Post NYC subway crime: Man recovering after being shoved onto subway tracks inside Fulton Street station  WABC-TV

EBRSO: Body found after suspect sets fire to home, starts shooting  WAFBView Full Coverage on Google News

German military official who said it’s ‘easy’ to give Putin the respect he probably ‘deserves’ resigns | TheHill  The HillGerman navy chief resigns after saying Putin ‘deserves respect’ over Ukraine  Guardian NewsGerman Navy Chief Quits After Saying Putin, Russia Deserve Respect Over Ukraine  NewsweekGerman navy chief resigns after suggesting Putin ‘deserved respect’  CNNGerman navy chief resigns after suggesting Putin deserves respect  Axios

Virginia man arrested for stealing six newborn husky puppies and cash from pet grooming salon  Fox NewsSix puppies stolen when man breaks into pet salon through window, Virginia cops say  Raleigh News & Observer3 of 6 husky puppies stolen from Va. pet salon found  WTOPHomeless man arrested in Hampton puppy theft; two dogs are still missing  WAVY.comHomeless man stole puppies and cash from Virginia pet salon, police say  wtvr.com

Police investigate antisemitic fliers left at hundreds of South Florida homes overnight  The Washington PostAntisemitic COVID-19 conspiracy theory flyers distributed to hundreds of homes in Miami Beach  Sun SentinelAuthorities investigating after anti-Semitic flyers distributed overnight in South Florida  Miami HeraldAntisemitic flyers found littering residential neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County  WPLG Local 10Miami Beach PD investigating after antisemitic flyer found in several neighborhoods  Wink News