New Year Brings Record Cold Temperatures
Temperatures drop down into the low teens tonight but winds at 10-15 miles per hour will make it feel like the negatives. Once again, look for highs in the upper teens to round out the work week with the chance for a few snowflakes Thursday .

Russian Federation denies North Korea sanctions breach claims
The Hong Kong government said in a statement Friday it had noted media reports that the Lighthouse Winmore had been seized. Its crew - mostly from Myanmar and China - were being questioned by the customs office and the intelligence agency.

US Crude Oil Inventories Have Fallen ~10.6% in 2017
In the most recent week, United States production dipped modestly to 9.75 million bpd from 9.79 mln bpd the previous week. At the same time, speculation is rising that American drillers will put more rigs to work next year as oil strengthens.

Americans dead in Costa Rica plane crash
The aircraft, which was carrying 2 pilots from Costa Rica, and 10 passengers, reportedly belongs to local Nature Air airline . Former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla said on Twitter that her cousin was one of the victims killed in the crash.

2017 at the Box Office
Its domestic earnings come on top of an global take estimated at $523 million for this eighth episode in the series. The animated kids film Ferdinand , about a bull who is mistaken for a unsafe beast, took fifth with $11.7 million.

Texans GM Rick Smith, coach Bill O'Brien's relationship is 'toxic'
Houston has traded away its first- and second-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft and does not have a pick until the third round. They would like to have the position filled this week, according to persons familiar with the situation.

Bears likely ousting John Fox at end of season, report says
Receiver Adam Thielen can increase his 2018 salary escalator by another $250,000 with five catches to reach 90 for the season. TE Kyle Rudolph, bothered by an ankle injury the past three weeks, wore a walking boot in the locker room after the game.

Swansea don't need miracle to escape drop, says new boss Carvalhal
It will be very tough until the end. "I also hadn't seen it until now but it looks like there was a small offside for their first goal.

Lee Corso: Lamar Jackson should return, would be Heisman favorite
He led the Bulldogs to touchdowns on their first two possessions, ending the second scoring drive with a gritty 14-yard scamper. Thompson said he received some inspiration a day earlier via text message from Mullen's wife, Megan, and their son, Canon.

Activist & Daughter Of Eric Garner, Erica Garner, Has Died
A New York City medical examiner said the cause of death was homicide caused by Pantaleo's "compression" of Garner's chest. Garner's mother, Esaw Snipes, tells the Daily News she's in a coma but there's a "glimpse of hope" she could recover.

Survivor's Todd Herzog Says Dr. Phil Got Him Drunk Before His Interview
While the show was given multiple opportunities to defend its actions in the article, clearly they didn't like how they came off. It tears families apart and certainly creates levels of complexities when we produce these important shows.

Dirk Koetter Will Reportedly Return For 2018 Season
The report cited Koetter's involvement in quarterback Jameis Winston's development as a key reason for Tampa Bay's faith in him. The Bucs have invested heavily in surrounding Winston with a supporting cast on offense at the expense of their defense.

President Trump claims East Coast freeze disproves global warming
In 2016, he tweeted from the West Coast, "Ice storm rolls from Texas to Tennessee - I'm in Los Angeles and it's freezing". This, of course, to say nothing of the fact that global warming impacts the climate, not the weather.

#EricaGarner: Erica Garner Suffered Brain Damage, Family Hopes For Recovery
Several friends and former colleagues from her more than 30 years in Atlanta TV called in to share their thoughts, per AJC.com . In 2015, Garner's estate was reportedly paid $5.9 million after they filed a claim for "damages related to his death".

Alexis Sanchez scores a double as Arsenal withstand late Crystal Palace fightback
It was in the 89th minute when, after a corner, former Tottenham winger Townsend crossed to James Tomkins , who under too little pressure at the back post headed in.