Good morning.
Our early headlines:
-- FBI Pick Is A Republican With Deep Roots In Law Enforcement
-- New Data Confirm That Economy Isn't Growing As Fast As Hoped
-- VIDEO: Miranda Lambert's Tears At 'Healing In The Heartland'
-- China's 'Pipe Baby' Out Of Hospital; With Mother's Family
-- Book News: Sci-Fi Author Jack Vance Dies At 96
Other news of note:
-- Threat Of Severe Weather Continues "Across The Great Plains And The Midwest." (National Weather Service)
-- "Assad: First Russian Missile Shipment Now In Syria." (CBS News)
-- "Syrian Opposition Won't Participate In Peace Talks" If Massacres Continue. (The Associated Press)
-- "Officials: Man Who Knew Boston Bombing Suspect Was Unarmed When Shot." (The Washington Post)
-- "Woolwich Murder Suspect Michael Adebowale In Court." (BBC News)
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