1. A woman headed to a Skowhegan hospital to have a baby died in a crash Monday morning. Police said the SUV the woman was driving hit black ice on Route 2 in Skowhegan at 7 a.m. and rolled over. The 27-year-old woman was nine months pregnant and was headed to the hospital to be induced at the time of the crash. Doctors performed an emergency C-section on the woman and her infant is listed in critical condition. Police said a man and an 8-year-old were in the SUV and were injured in the crash. (WMTW)
2. The shutdown showdown is over … for now. President Trump signed a bill last night that ends three days of deadlock and keeps federal funds flowing through February 8. Senate Democrats ended the shutdown after getting assurances from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that the GOP will pursue action on immigration, including possible work on a DACA fix. (CNN)
3. Top executives of USA Gymnastics stepped down as the sentencing hearing for ex-gymnastics physician Larry Nassar continues. Chairman Paul Parilla, Vice Chairman Jay Binder and Treasurer Bitsy Kelley all resigned from the USA Gymnastics board of directors, and the organization’s president said the resignations will help the group implement changes. Nassar is to be sentenced this week after pleading guilty to seven counts of criminal sexual conduct. He’s admitted to assaulting young women under his care, including the more than 140 brave girls and young women who are speaking out during his sentencing. (CNN)
4. The New England Patriots traded Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers during the regular season, but they earned him a bonus with Sunday’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Garoppolo pocketed $79,000 thanks to New England’s two playoff wins and AFC title. He’s not done making money, either, as Schefter noted the signal-caller would earn an additional $112,000 if the Patriots win the big game and $56,000 if they lose. (BR)
5. Pie Day. The best way to celebrate this day is by making a pie from scratch using your favorite fillings.
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