Here's a roundup of news trending across the nation and world today.
What to know now:
1. Trump on Russian hacking: President-elect Donald Trump, rejecting findings from U.S. intelligence organizations, said on Fox News Sunday that it is "ridiculous" to believe Russia helped him win the presidency. "I think it's just another excuse," Trump said in the interview. "I don't believe it ... Every week it's another excuse." Sen. John McCain, (R-Ariz.), and incoming Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, (D-N.Y.), issued a joint statement Sunday that calls for an investigation into allegations that the Russians were behind cyber attacks during the presidential election season.
2. Olsen fired: Susan Olsen, who played the youngest Brady child on the TV show, "The Brady Bunch," has been fired from her job as a radio DJ after she posted a homophobic rant on her Facebook page. The post came after she interviewed actor Leon Acord-Whiting who is gay. Following the interview, Acord-Whiting accused Olsen on Facebook of being a "Trump fanatic," "unprofessional" and "dangerous." Olsen responded with a private message to Acord-Whiting that was laced with profanities and references to his sexual orientation.
3. Hayes found guilty: Cardell Hayes has been found guilty of manslaughter in the April shooting of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith. Hayes and Smith were involved in a traffic incident in New Orleans when Hayes drew a gun and fired at Smith, killingn him and injuring his wife. Hayes had been facing charges of second-degree murder. He faces up to 40 years in prison.
4. Officers shot: Authorities says two central Georgia police officers were shot early Monday as they served a warrant during a drug raid. According to Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent J.T. Ricketson, the officers were serving the warrant around 2:30 a.m. Monday to a home in Byron, Ga., when they were fired on as they entered the home. The condition of the officers has not been released.
5. Golden Globes nominations: The nominations for the Golden Globes Awards will be announced Monday morning. The nominations will be streamed live beginning at 8:20 a.m. EST. "La La Land," a musical, is expected to do well, as is "Moonlight" and "Manchester By the Sea." The show, which also honors work in television, will air in January.
And one more
The usually grand Geminid meteor shower could be a bit less impressive this year. While the annual meteor show will be visible during the night on Dec. 13 and into the early morning hours of Dec. 14, it will have some competition from a supermoon, according to Earth Sky. Instead of seeing the usual 120 meteors an hour when the sky is dark, you'll likely see a still impressive 40 meteors an hour.
In case you missed it
Tickets are $10 bucks now, might as well be comfortable.
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