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Chris Chaberski
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![Obama Names Picks for Secretary of Defense, CIA Director](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/01/Hagel-Obama-Brennan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Obama Names Picks for Secretary of Defense, CIA Director
On Monday President Obama nominated former Senator Chuck Hagel to the post of secretary of defense and current counterterrorism adviser John Brennan as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Both nominees may run into problems getting confirmed to their positions by the Senate.
![Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Stays Even](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/01/job-applicants.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs in December, Unemployment Rate Stays Even
The American economy created 155,000 new jobs in December, according to the latest report from the Labor Department. The unemployment rate is 7.8 percent, the same as November.
![This Day in History for December 31 — Times Square Celebrates, and More](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/timessquare.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for December 31 — Times Square Celebrates, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1879: Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time (more info)
1907: The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square -- then known as Longacre Square -- in New York City (more info)
![This Day in History for December 27 — Radio City Music Hall Opens, and More](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Radio-City-Music-Hall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for December 27 — Radio City Music Hall Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1831: Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he will begin to formulate the theory of evolution (more info)
1900: Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up her first saloon, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail (more info)
![2 Firefighters Shot and Killed at Scene of Fire in Webster, N.Y.; Gunman Dead (UPDATED)](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Firefighters.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2 Firefighters Shot and Killed at Scene of Fire in Webster, N.Y.; Gunman Dead (UPDATED)
UPDATE 4:07 p.m. EST: Authorities have identified the gunman as William Spengler, an ex-convict who spent 17 years in prison for murdering his 92-year-old grandmother in 1980.
Spengler was paroled for the crime in 1998.
Police also have not located Spengler's 67-year-old sister, who lived in the house with Spengler.
Authorities also report that a total of seven houses were destroyed in the blaze.
![NRA Calls for Armed Guards at Schools](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Wayne-LaPierre.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NRA Calls for Armed Guards at Schools
Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, read a statement Friday morning in reaction to last week's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. He called for installing armed guards in schools to prevent future gun violence against students.
![NRA Breaks Silence, Plans Press Conference on Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/NRA-hat.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NRA Breaks Silence, Plans Press Conference on Friday
The National Rifle Association went quiet after last week's shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, and many have been wondering what the gun-advocacy group would have to say. On Tuesday, the NRA released an official statement:
![Westboro Baptist Church to Protest Newtown Funerals; Internet Retaliates](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Westboro-Anonymous.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Westboro Baptist Church to Protest Newtown Funerals; Internet Retaliates
Westboro Baptist being targeted.
![How You Can Help Families in Newtown, Connecticut](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Newtown-church.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How You Can Help Families in Newtown, Connecticut
Several opportunities are available for you to lend a hand.
![27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Newtown1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)
NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the
![How Leading Sports Figures Reacted to the Connecticut School Massacre](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/sports-figures-react.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Leading Sports Figures Reacted to the Connecticut School Massacre
When something like the horrific shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School happens, the major sports we follow can suddenly feel a bit smaller. But world-class athletes who normally seem bigger than life watched today's events unfold just like the rest of us, on TV, and shared their thoughts just like the rest of us, on social media.
We read some of their reactions on Twitter and collected th
![Nurse Who Got Pranked at Kate Middleton’s Hospital Found Dead](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Kate-and-William.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nurse Who Got Pranked at Kate Middleton’s Hospital Found Dead
Kate Middleton checked into King Edward VII hospital last week for acute morning sickness following the announcement of her pregnancy. While she was there, a pair of Australian radio DJs called the hospital pretending to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles. The worker who took the call and patched it through to Middleton's private nurse was found dead Friday morning, possibly a result of suicide
![Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Dies at Age 91](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/12/Dave-Brubeck.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Dies at Age 91
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck has died at the age of 91. Brubeck is best known for 'Take Five,' his 1959 recording on the album 'Time Out' that sold over a million copies—the first jazz single to do so.
![Who Has Better Toy Prices: Amazon or Big Box Stores?](http://townsquare.media/site/574/files/2012/11/store-logos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who Has Better Toy Prices: Amazon or Big Box Stores?
Trying to find the lowest prices on toys this holiday season? The latest industry report indicates that Amazon.com has better deals than retail giants Walmart, Target and everyone else.
![Man Who Accused Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash of Underage Sexual Relationship Recants](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/11/Kevin-Clash-Elmo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Who Accused Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash of Underage Sexual Relationship Recants
On Monday, news broke that an unnamed 24-year-old man had accused Kevin Clash, who is the creator and puppeteer of Elmo on 'Sesame Street,' of engaging in a sexual relationship with him when he was 16. Today, that man has recanted his allegations.
![CIA Chief David Petraeus Resigns Over Extramarital Affair [UPDATED]](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/11/David-Petraeus.jpg?w=980&q=75)
CIA Chief David Petraeus Resigns Over Extramarital Affair [UPDATED]
General David Petraeus, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, resigned today, citing a recent extramarital affair. President Obama, elected to a second term just days earlier, accepted Petraeus's resignation and praised his leadership and service to his country...
![Jared Loughner Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/11/Jared-Loughner-Gabby-Giffords.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jared Loughner Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords husband addressed Jared Loughner at the sentencing.
![2012 Election Day Wrap-Up: Senate Races, Ballot Measures and Florida’s Tied Again](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/11/electoral-map-final.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2012 Election Day Wrap-Up: Senate Races, Ballot Measures and Florida’s Tied Again
Do you see that one part of the map there in the lower-right corner that's not like the rest of the map? If you were of political age in 2000, this mostly red-and-blue map looks frighteningly familiar, but fear not: even though the phrase "Florida is still too close to call" may send shudders down many people's spines, this time around it won't matter much.
![2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/11/obamawins.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
![Apple Introduces the iPad Mini, Which Is Like an iPad, Only Smaller](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2012/10/iPad-Mini.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Apple Introduces the iPad Mini, Which Is Like an iPad, Only Smaller
Just a few short weeks after the successful release of the iPhone 5, Apple unveiled its latest offering in the growing tablet computer market: the iPad Mini.