Chuck HagelYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1) CIAO, BENEDICT XVI
The pope recalls “joy and light” and also moments of difficulty in his last final audience as pontiff before he retires.
2) HAGEL CONFIRMED AFTER BITTER SENATE FIGHT
Among his daunting challenges as defense secretary: dealing with $46 billion in budget cuts set to kick in on Friday.