04-Jan-2014 19:23

Syrian Rebel Alliance Battles al-Qaida-linked Fighters - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/reu-syrian-rebel-alliance-battles-al-qaida-linked-fighters/1823436.html

Pope Francis surprises nuns in Spain with phone call - The Standard Digital News :: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID%3D2000101470%26story_title%3Dpope-francis-surprises-nuns-in-spain-with-phone-call

Machinists say yes, secure 777X for Everett - The Seattle Times :: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2022593956_machinistsunionvotexml.html

Direct talks on South Sudan ceasefire delayed - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25599192

'Polar vortex' set to bring dangerous, record-breaking cold to much of US - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2014/01/04/polar-vortex-to-blast-frigid-air-over-much-us/

Phil Everly, Half of a Pioneer Rock Duo That Inspired Generations, Dies at 74 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/05/arts/music/phil-everly-half-of-pioneer-rock-duo-dies-at-74.html?hpw%26rref%3Darts

Obama: Renewing Benefits for Long-Term Unemployed Is Priority - TIME :: http://swampland.time.com/2014/01/04/obama-renewing-benefits-for-long-term-unemployed-is-priority/

Kerry sees progress on Israeli-Palestinian framework deal - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/04/us-israel-palestinians-kerry-idUSBRE9BU0KE20140104

Ex-first lady Barbara Bush leaves Texas hospital - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/04/ex-first-lady-barbara-bush-to-leave-texas-hospital/4317669/