Hugo Chavez Severely ill ; Venezuela, President Hugo Chavez has been hospitalized after undergoing his fourth operation since the year 2011 for cancer. his inauguration has been postponed after being due to happen January 10th. Miguel Tinker Salas , Professor of History and Latin American Studies, Specializing in Venezuela at Pomona has more.

Dark Money ; Filings recently obtained by the IRS have shown that Five dark money groups that were actively involved in 2012 Elections told the IRS , that they wouldn't engage in politics, pledging under penalty of perjury not to attempt to sway the elections. Kim Barker Reporter with Pro Publica has more.

NUHW/CNA Merge ; The California Nurses Association has merged with the National Union of Healthcare Workers in order to "help them seek better workplace standards to improve patient care and prevent hospital chains from reducing employee benefits" Steve Early has more
January 7, 2012 - 7:30am