10 Things to Know for Today


In this Jan. 11, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, argues a point during the Brown & Black Forum, in Des Moines, Iowa. Sanders has been putting up major advertising cash to seize momentum heading into the Democratic presidential primary _ outspending his rival Hillary Clinton just as voters are beginning to pay attention to the race. (Charlie Neibergall/Associated Press) By Associated Press January 13 at 6:12 AM

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. IRAN SAYS ALL 10 DETAINED AMERICAN SAILORS FREED

The U.S. Navy’s Bahrain-based 5th Fleet had no immediate comment or confirmation of the release.

2. OBAMA IN CAMPAIGN FORM IN FINAL STATE OF THE UNION

The president looked at times like he was still campaigning during his address, eager to challenge biting criticism from GOP presidential hopefuls.

3. MEXICO MOVING RECAPTURED DRUG LORD FROM CELL TO CELL

The prison now has 24-hour video surveillance of Guzman including all parts of his lockup.

4. WHO DRAWS PORTRAITS OF PARIS VICTIMS

When a Syrian war refugee saw reports of the Nov. 13 attacks in the French capital, she recognized her own story of brutality and decided to sketch the faces of some of those who were killed.

5. WHY LEBANON NOW TURNS BACK SYRIA REFUGEES

Beirut reverses an open-door policy for Syrians that allowed them to enter the country and reside there relatively unencumbered.

6. PERFORMANCE OF DAVID BOWIE MUSICAL IN NYC BECOMES MEMORIAL

Fans who bought “Lazarus” tickets to celebrate the Thin White Duke’s music instead find themselves mourning his passing.

7. WHAT SANDERS AD BURST COINCIDES WITH

It matches the candidate’s rise in preference polls in Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states where voters will weigh in on the 2016 election.

8. NEVADANS LONG FOR POWERBALL

The state that features slots in almost every grocery store and bar is one of six that shuns the lottery, fearing it would undercut the casino industry.

9. RAZZIES NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

“Fifty Shades of Grey” is all tied up with “Pixels,” ‘’Jupiter Ascending” and “Paul Blart Mall Cop 2” for the most nominations as the worst in cinema.

10. NFL FOOTBALL RETURNING TO LA

The St. Louis Rams are moving back to Los Angeles and the San Diego Chargers will have the option to join them in a shared stadium.

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