WATCH: Trump impeachment trial opens; Delta flight dumps fuel mid-air

Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in to preside over the impeachment trial of President Trump that officially opened today in the Senate, almost a month after the House voted to impeach the President. The Senate will look to determine if the President acted in obstruction of Congress and in abuse of his power. A flight heading to Shanghai dumps fuel on heavily populated school district in Los Angeles as it stopped for engine problems.

WATCH: Skating in Detroit

If you’ve never visited the skating rink in downtown Detroit, we will take you there! It’s the last Spartan News Update of the semester. The news team has a holiday wish for you.