Synopsis
2014/01/08 Headlines: Polar Vortex Begins to Lift After 9 Deaths in U.S.; Extension of Jobless Benefits Face GOP Challenge Despite Senate Vote; JPMorgan Pays $2.6 Billion Fine to Avoid Criminal Charges in Madoff Case; Iraq Violence Leaves Dozens Dead; Thousands Flee Fallujah; Syria Begins Removal of Chemical Stockpile; Al-Qaeda Group Leader Rejects Ceasefire Call from Rival in Syria; Morsi Trial Delayed in Egypt; U.S. to Deploy Additional Forces, Tanks to South Korea; Victim in Maryville Rape Case Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt; Los Angeles County Sheriff Resigns After Deputy Arrests; Ex-Defense Secretary Gates Says Obama Doubted Afghanistan Strategy