Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. WHEN HAGEL WILL GET HIS VOTE
GOP opponents of the Defense Secretary nominee say they’ll probably allow a confirmation vote in the coming week.
2. FOREIGN CONSTRUCTION WORKERS KIDNAPPED IN NIGERIA
No one has claimed responsibility for abducting the seven, but the region has been under attack by a radical Islamic sect known as Boko Haram.
3. SINGER MINDY MCCREADY COMMITS SUICIDE
The troubled country singer known for hits like “Guys Do It All the Time” was found dead in Arkansas of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
4. WHO JOINED OBAMA ON THE FAIRWAY
Tiger Woods golfed with the president on a secluded, exclusive resort in Florida.
5. PISTORIUS PUTS AWAY HIS BLADES
The double-amputee cancels all races to concentrate on defending himself against murder charges.
6. ONE SISTER AT GUN CONTROL RALLY, ANOTHER IS SHOT
Janay Mcfarlane was killed in Chicago the same day her 14-year-old sister sat behind Obama as he spoke about gun violence.
7. SLAP A BABY, LOSE A JOB
An executive accused of assaulting a crying toddler on a flight is no longer employed at AGC Aerospace and Defense.
8. WHAT MAKER’S MARK WON’T CHANGE AFTER ALL
The bourbon distiller says public outcry has led it to reverse a decision to cut the alcohol level in its famous whiskey.
9. MIDWEEK MARIJUANA
Discovery network debuts ‘Weed Country’ series on Wednesdays, focusing on Northern California growers. ‘Pot Cops’ show will follow it.
10. MAKING NASCAR HISTORY
Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win the Daytona 500 pole, the biggest achievement of her stock-car career.
Daily Updates
February 18, 2013
10 Things to Know for Today
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Singer Kellie Pickler named new ‘Dancing’ champ
Kellie Pickler came into the final “Dancing With the Stars” episode in second place but finished in first.
Continued ... - 10 Things to Know for Wednesday
- Where to get the best deal on beer, haircuts, movies
- VIDEO: Pres. Obama's remarks on the Okla. tornado
- Photos: Aftermath of massive tornado in Moore
- Okla. front pages capture tornado aftermath
- VIDEO: Tornado survivor's missing dog found during TV interview
- Panel: Apple uses firms outside US to avoid taxes
- Former IRS commissioner heads to Hill amid scandal
- Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado
- Death in Zimbabwe results in unusual US charge
- May 20, 2013
- Huge tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills 51
- 10 Things to Know for Tuesday
- VIDEO: Tumblr sold to Yahoo! for $1.1 billion
- LIVE BLOG: Massive tornado hits south of OKC
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Singer Kellie Pickler named new ‘Dancing’ champ
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
