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North Korean Nuke Test Seems Timed To Upstage Obama's State Of The Union.
And here are more early headlines:
First Lady's Guests For State Of The Union Speech Include Apple CEO. ( San Jose Mercury News)
Senate Committee Aims For Hagel Confirmation Vote Today. ( Businessweek)
Violence Against Women Act Readied For Senate Vote. ( AP)
Pope Benedict To Give Final Audience Feb. 27. ( BBC)
Manhunt For Former L.A. Officer Extends To Mexico. ( Los Angeles Times)
Disabled Cruise Ship Changes Return Plans As Conditions Worsen. ( ABC)
Thailand Beefs Up Security At U.S. Consulate After Threats Received. ( AP)
Guinea's Army Chief Killed In Liberian Plane Crash. ( VOA)
Olympics May Dump Wrestling For 2020 Summer Games. ( Telegraph)
Hostess Will Sell Twinkies Brand To A New Buyer. ( Reuters)
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