10 things to know for Thursday
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pounds her fist as she testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the deadly September attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today. Please note some stories are not yet published:
1. WHAT WOMEN ON THE FRONT LINE CAN’T DO
The Pentagon will lift a ban Thursday for women in combat, but could make exceptions for positions such as the Navy SEALS. Click here for story
2. CLINTON FIERCELY DEFENDS US HANDLING OF BENGHAZI
In often-combative testimony, she rejected senators’ suggestions that the administration tried to mislead the country about the Sept. 11 attack. Click here for story
3. GANG RAPE TRIAL BEGINS IN INDIA
Five men are accused of assaulting and killing a woman aboard a moving bus in a case that triggered national outrage over violence against women. Click here for story
4. NORTH KOREA’S TOUGH TALK ON NUKES
The nation says it’s ready for a nuclear test and has rockets designed to carry warheads that could take aim at the U.S. Click here for story
5. BAD NEWS FOR METER READERS
The AP reports utilities are replacing the workers by the day with digital meters as technology overtakes a wave of middle-class jobs. Click here for story
6. EQUALITY — BUT NOT IN A GOOD WAY
Women now smoke more regularly and at a younger age and are more likely to die because of their habit.
7. A BLOW TO ORGANIZED LABOR
The government says union membership fell last year to its lowest level since the 1930s.
8. RIFLES FOR SCHOOL GUARDS
A suburban Los Angeles district bought 14 semi-automatic Colt rifles last month for school police officers. Click here for story
9. WHO’S JOINING THE FIGHT AGAINST NYC’S SODA BAN
The NAACP and Hispanic leaders say small businesses would suffer if stopped from selling the supersize drinks.
10. CHARLIE BROWN IS ARRESTED
Peter Robbins, the actor who voiced the “Peanuts” cartoon character on TV, is charged with stalking his former girlfriend. Click here for story
Jan 25, 2013 at 6:54 a.m.
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With Hillary's money she doesn't have to look that ugly. And she didn't look or act very presidential. She acted like one angry bitter scorned woman. Maybe she was thinking of her roaming husband.
Jan 24, 2013 at 4:16 p.m.
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Will all women be required to register with the Selective Service between the ages of 18-25, as males are required to do?
Even immigrants (documented and undocumented) between the ages of 18-25 are required to register, unless they are here on visa's or as students.
It will be interesting to watch this.
Jan 24, 2013 at 3:28 p.m.
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@ V-Vet: Kimchee
Jan 24, 2013 at 1:22 p.m.
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If you want an objective breakdown of Hillary's testimony from yesterday I will direct you to listen to the podcast from this mornings Bill Handel Show on KFI 640 from LA, as a disclaimer Bill Handel voted for Obama in 08 and Romney in 12. Enjoy.
Jan 24, 2013 at 12:54 p.m.
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"Boy, Hillary has not aged well!"
Perhaps not, but she'll make a great President in 4 years.
Jan 24, 2013 at 12:50 p.m.
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Men or women who have very stressful jobs age at an accelerated pace.
Jan 24, 2013 at noon
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Way to Sen. Ron Johnson-You are the MAN!
Jan 24, 2013 at 10:34 a.m.
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#4...hope you folks like Kim shee.
Jan 24, 2013 at 10:25 a.m.
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I think Hillary's aged well- she's just aged like we all do.
Jan 24, 2013 at 10:25 a.m.
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1. So, women are not equall. At least they admit it. What a lovely country we live in..sexist, racist, mismanaged....etc.
Jan 24, 2013 at 9:26 a.m.
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Boy, Hillary has not aged well!
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