The Sunrise News Sampler

So far, at least 15 women have come out, accusing actor and comedian Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct. His lawyer says the number of claims against Cosby is "ridiculous." The star himself is remaining mostly quiet on the issue. Meanwhile, many of his upcoming projects have been cancelled, and TV Land has removed reruns of "The Cosby Show."

The city of Tuscaloosa is seeking bids on the property between Sixth and Seventh streets on Lurleen B. Wallace Boulevard South, where Fire Station No. 1 and a Police Department were formerly housed. Many are said to have expressed interest in the property. Bidding is open, and all bids will be due in 90 days.

Amid the threat of inclement weather, the City of Tuscaloosa postponed the opening of the Holidays on the River. Originally planned to open yesterday, the ice rink will open outside the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum at 2pm today and will run through Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Gov. Bentley says the state is facing a budget crisis and fixing it the right way will require changes that some people probably won't like. He said taxes are a last resort, but he believed the state would re-examine current tax deductions.

The State Elections Canvassing Board will meet in the state Capitol this afternoon to certify results from the Nov. 4 election and determine which races are headed to recounts.

This afternoon, President Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people including artists, activists and public servants such as actress Meryl Streep, Ethel Kennedy, Stevie Wonder, and the longest-serving member of Congress Michigan Democrat John Dingell.

4-time mayor of Washington D.C., Marion Berry Jr., died early yesterday morning. He was 78.

Business owners are preparing for the possible aftermath as a grand jury reconvenes to deliberate whether Officer Darren Wilson will be indicted in the shooting death of Michael Brown.

One Direction won Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards last night, taking home three honors, as did an absent Katy Perry.