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10 Things to Know for Friday

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walks past the media as he leaves City Hall Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in Fort Lee, N.J. Christie traveled to Fort Lee to apologize in person to Mayor Mark Sokolich. Moving quickly to contain a widening political scandal, Christie fired one of his top aides Thursday and apologized repeatedly for the "abject stupidity" of his staff, insisting he had no idea anyone around him had engineered traffic jams to get even with a Democratic mayor. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walks past the media as he leaves City Hall Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, in Fort Lee, N.J. Christie traveled to Fort Lee to apologize in person to Mayor Mark Sokolich. Moving quickly to contain a widening political scandal, Christie fired one of his top aides Thursday and apologized repeatedly for the “abject stupidity” of his staff, insisting he had no idea anyone around him had engineered traffic jams to get even with a Democratic mayor. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

1. CHRISTIE FIRES AIDE, APOLOGIZES TO FORT LEE RESIDENTS

The New Jersey governor’s leadership and integrity have come into question as he lays the groundwork for a possible 2016 White House run.

2. WHAT TEMPERED HAGEL’S VISIT TO NUCLEAR MISSILE BASE

The defense secretary learned two officers at another facility are being investigated for allegations of drug possession.

3. HOW MUCH THE DEEP FREEZE MAY HAVE COST AMERICANS

School closures, airline disruptions, lost productivity and repairs could have a $5 billion price tag according to one estimate.

4. SYRIAN REBEL GROUP CLOSE TO COLLAPSE AS TALKS NEAR

The Western-backed coalition is dogged down by infighting particularly about whether to talk to Assad’s government at the upcoming meeting in Switzerland.

5. AMIRI BARAKA, MILITANT MAN OF LETTERS, DIES

The controversial poet and playwright was both revered and reviled for works that called for revolution.

6. “CULTURE OF DISRESPECT” IN MILITARY SPORTS FUELS SEX ASSAULT SCANDAL

Officials say crude behavior and harassment are an endemic and almost accepted experience among athletes in the nation’s service academies.

7. AUTOMAKERS DOING THEIR HOMEWORK ON SMART CARS

Car manufacturers say driverless vehicles need a legal framework to be a success.

8. WASHINGTON FACES LIMITED OPTIONS TO STEM SOUTH SUDAN VIOLENCE

The country, which came into being with heavy American support, is seeing sectarian violence that’s threatening its independence success story.

9. DIPLOMAT ACCUSED OF LYING ABOUT MAID’S WAGES INDICTED

The Indian envoy was charged by a federal grand jury in New York City with visa fraud and making false statements before being asked to leave the country.

10. WHY YOU SHOULD WAIT TO BUY SUPER BOWL TICKETS

Expensive tickets can be found on the secondary market right now, but prices are expected to drop the closer you get to the game.

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