Obama’s Cheney? “Assassination Czar” John Brennan Brings Legacy of Drone War and Torture to CIA Nod; Chuck Hagel Faces Tough Confirmation from Senate Hawks for Rejecting Party Line on Israel, Iran; Hacker Group Anonymous Leaks Chilling Video in Case of Alleged Steubenville Rape, Cover-U.
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January 7, 2013
U.S. Drone Strike Kills Up to 18 in Pakistan
Judge Upholds Drone Secrecy Despite Doubts on Attacks’ Legality
Report: Admin Task Force Mulls Gun Database, Universal Checks
Giffords Meets With Victims’ Families in Newtown
House Passes Initial Sandy Relief, But Delays Bulk of Aid
Obama to Nominate Hagel for Defense Secretary, Brennan for CIA
Report: Obama Considering Up to 9,000 Troops in Afghanistan After 2014
Bahrain’s Highest Court Upholds Convictions of Opposition Leaders
Assad Vows Continued Crackdown in Rare Public Speech
India Rape Suspects Appear in Court
South Africa Deploys Troops to Central African Republic as Aid Group Declares “Silent Crisis”
Idle No More Movement Stages Blockades, Protests in Canada as Hunger-Striking Chief to Meet PM
Union of California Nurses, Healthcare Workers to Challenge SEIU