Skywriting above Rose Parade: ‘Trump is disgusting’  —  Skywriters had a stark message for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the annual Rose Parade in California on Friday.  —  “America is great.  Trump is disgusting.  Anybody but Trump,” read words dotted across the sky.

Terror group uses Donald Trump soundbite in purported propaganda video  —  Terror group al-Shabab, al-Qaeda's Somalia-based affiliate, is using a clip from Donald Trump in a purported Islamist propaganda video — and it's gaining traction among Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) online channels.

Son, 33, Fatally Shoots Father Who Killed 3 People in Rowland Heights: Sheriff's Department  —  A 33-year-old man has been arrested for fatally shooting his father on New Year's Eve after the 54-year-old allegedly killed his son's bedridden mother, girlfriend and friend in Rowland Heights …

Why America is right to think Obama's losing the War on Terror  —  After the holidays, President Obama will no doubt resume his campaign to educate the American public about the brilliance of his anti-terrorism strategy.  He'll even have some facts on his side — just not most of them.

Thirty days to Iowa: Candidates make final sprint  —  Presidential candidates are in an all-out sprint in Iowa with the caucuses only 30 days away.  —  Campaigns are sharpening their attacks, doubling down on time and resources spent in the state, and placing their final bets on the ad buys …

How Jeb Bush Hopes to Save His Candidacy  —  HIALEAH, Fla. — Jeb Bush and his supporters still have a pile of money to spend — remnants of $100 million raised when he seemed early this year to be a sure bet.  They have an expansive ground operation in New Hampshire.  And allies have just began a new ad campaign in Iowa.

On Guns, the Democrats Aren't Serious  —  News reports indicate that next week, President Obama will unveil new regulations intended to force some non-firearms dealers to run background checks before selling guns.  Since the database against which background checks are run is close to useless …

Young woman smashes car into electrical pole after road-raging Texan shoots her in the head  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  A 20-year-old University of North Texas student crashed into an electrical pole in Denton early Friday morning after shot being in the head in an apparent road rage incident.

Natalie Cole — Dead at 65  —  DEAD AT 65  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Natalie Cole — one of the great voices in decades — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Cole, whose hits include “This Will Be” and “Unforgettable” which she performed as a virtual duet with dad Nat King Cole …

Two Ways of Dealing With Guns  —  This is a big day for Texans yearning to flaunt their handguns in belt and shoulder holsters.  A new “open carry” law enacted by the Republican Legislature goes into effect on Friday, posing a challenge for law enforcement, businesses and other institutions …