In this edition of the National News Roundup, a famous Korean pop star apologizes for viral Anti-American lyrics, the Supreme Court announces it will hear two cases related to same-sex marriage and a large storm hits the Upper Midwest.

The lighting of the National Menorah marks the beginning of Hanukkah
The event has become a tradition, dating back to 1979 when President Jimmy Carter was in office. Read more here.

PSY apologizes for viral anti-American lyrics
Korean pop star PSY – who rose to fame through his YouTube record-breaking video “Gangnam Style” – apologized Friday for anti-American lyrics he rapped back in 2004. Read more here.

Gay activists weigh possibilities of marriage ruling
On Friday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear two cases related to same-sex marriage. While many activists rejoiced after hearing the news, others have begun to show signs of concern about how the court might rule. Read more here.

Storm pummels Upper Midwest with heavy snow
A potent winter storm pounded the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains on Sunday with heavy snow and strong winds, making traveling treacherous and prompting airlines to cancel scores of flights. Read more here.

Rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s autopsy released 15 years after murder
Notorious B.I.G was gunned down at the age of 24 in Los Angeles in the early morning on March 9, 1997, in a drive-by shooting. The rapper was sitting in the passenger seat of a sport-utility vehicle after a party when he was killed. The Los Angeles County Coroner recently released the autopsy. Read more here.