10 things to know for Monday
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A woman reacts to the camera as supporters holding pictures gather in Bolivar square after President Hugo Chavez' return in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2013. Chavez returned to Venezuela early Monday after more than two months of medical treatment in Cuba following cancer surgery. The government didn't offer an explanation as to why Chavez made his surprise return while he is undergoing other treatments that have not been specified.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
1. CHAVEZ RETURNS TO VENEZUELA
The president announced his return on Twitter when he arrived early today after over two months of hospital treatment in Cuba. Click here for story
2. TROUBLED COUNTRY SINGER'S SUICIDE
A month after her boyfriend killed himself, 37-year-old Mindy McCready was found dead in her Arkansas home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Click here for story
3. OBAMA'S IMMIGRATION BACKUP PLAN
The administration says it will only send its plan to Congress if lawmakers can't reach a bipartisan solution. Click here for story
4. 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. Click here for story
5. GOP OPPONENTS SAY HAGEL WILL GET A VOTE
Critics called the Defense Secretary nominee a "radical" but said an up-or-down vote should happen this week. Click here for story
6. PISTORIUS PUTS AWAY HIS BLADES
The double-amputee cancels all races to concentrate on defending himself against murder charges. Click here for story
7. WHY RUBIO'S WATER BREAK BECAME A BIG DEAL
AP Politics Editor Liz Sidoti says Americans are obsessed with trivial moments in politics, overshadowing important problems like the economy and gun control. Click here for story
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. Click here for story
9. HOW CHANGING THE CHANNEL CAN MAKE KIDS BEHAVE
Researchers say switching from violent shows to educational TV made a difference for more than 500 families. Click here for story
10. PATRICK MAKES NASCAR HISTORY
Her victory in the Daytona 500 pole was the first time a woman secured the top spot for any race in NASCAR's premier circuit. Click here for story
Feb 18, 2013 at 5:29 p.m.
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'What other job can you keep for 4 years if you are not performing?'
Ughhh Yankees 3rd base??
Feb 18, 2013 at 5:15 p.m.
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What other job can you keep,without doing the work????
CONGRESS!!!
Feb 18, 2013 at 4:41 p.m.
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I thought we had a quadrennial review of the president called the "election". Apparently, you missed it. Maybe mark your calendar next time?
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:38 p.m.
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Do something about it. You talk the talk, but you don't walk the walk. You continue to hire people you don't know to tell you how to live.
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:27 p.m.
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We the people should be doing a quarterly or bi annual performance review of the prez and then if he is failing miserably he should be booted. What other job can you keep for 4 years if you are not performing?
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:17 p.m.
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This is nuts to go on & on about Rubio's drink of water!!
What really irritates me,and why i could not watch for long the Prez.,he repeated himself so many times,most everything he ever says,is a repeat for over four years plus,plus what drives me nuts is all the behind suckers,every minute they have to stand & clap,drives me nuts,last time i saw that much clap was in the 60's ...
Feb 18, 2013 at 8:48 a.m.
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Journalism at its worst.
Feb 18, 2013 at 8:37 a.m.
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...instead we have info about a countries we dont care about and a girl who drives a car in a circle. Woohoo.
Feb 18, 2013 at 8:05 a.m.
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It would have been appropriate to have listed Presidents' Day, on the list.
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