Good morning.
Our early headlines:
-- " As French Claim Gains In Mali, Islamists Vow To Strike Back ."
-- " 'Biggest Gathering On Earth' Begins In India; Kumbh Mela May Draw 100 Million ."
Other stories in the news:
-- "Biden To Meet With House Democrats On Guns;" Task Force Recommendations Due This Week. ( Politico )
-- "Critics Decry Looser Rules For Inauguration Fundraising." ( It's All Politics )
-- "Syrian Conflict Causing 'Staggering' Humanitarian Crisis." ( BBC News )
-- "Syrian Rebels Work To Get The Upper Hand In Aleppo." ( Morning Edition )
-- "Aaron Swartz's Suicide Prompts MIT Soul Searching." ( Time )
-- " 'Argo,' 'Les Miserables' Win Best-Picture Awards At Golden Globes." ( The Associated Press )
-- "Robin Roberts To Return To 'Good Morning America' " Within Weeks; Has Been Away While Being Treated For Rare Blood Disorder. ( ABC News )
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