01-Feb-2013 05:03

In farewell speech, Clinton calls for "smart power" on global stage - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57566994/in-farewell-speech-clinton-calls-for-smart-power-on-global-stage/

UPDATE 4-US borrowing bill gets final passage without familiar drama - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/01/usa-fiscal-debt-idUSL1N0B0H3620130201

Tensions Rise as Syria Confirms Airstrike by Israel - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/world/middleeast/syrias-confirmation-of-airstrike-may-undercut-israels-strategy-of-silence.html

Teen who performed at inauguration killed in Chicago - CW39 NewsFix :: http://newsfixnow.com/2013/01/31/teen-who-performed-at-inauguration-killed-in-chicago/

Hagel Has Rough Outing Before Ex-Colleagues - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/us/politics/sharp-exchanges-expected-in-hearing-on-hagel-nomination.html

14 dead, at least 100 hurt in Mexico oil company blast - CBS News :: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57567024/14-dead-at-least-100-hurt-in-mexico-oil-company-blast/

Alabama hostage boy given meds, crayons and TV as standoff stretches into ... - NBCNews.com (blog) :: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/31/16794411-alabama-hostage-boy-given-meds-crayons-and-tv-as-standoff-stretches-into-third-day?lite

Police: Teen shot by fellow student at Ga. school - al.com (blog) :: http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/01/police_teen_shot_by_fellow_stu.html

LA archbishop relieves retired cardinal of duties - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/crime/article/LA-archbishop-relieves-retired-cardinal-of-duties-4238123.php

Texas prosecutor killed after getting shot five times near courthouse - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/texas-prosecutor-killed-shot-times-courthouse-article-1.1252117?localLinksEnabled%3Dfalse