Russia’s Alexey Sobolev takes a jump during men’s snowboard slopestyle qualifying at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
- U.N. CHIEF DENOUNCES ATTACKS ON GAYS
Ban Ki-moon condemns attacks and discrimination against homosexuals, an issue that has overshadowed preparations for the Sochi Olympics.
- HOW PONTIFF MAY RESPOND TO U.N. REPORT ON ABUSE
In a first, Vatican officials suggest Pope Francis may sanction bishops for having covered up for abusive priests.
- FEARS OF SLOWDOWN SHARPEN FOCUS ON HIRING
A robust U.S. jobs report Friday would help soothe those jitters.
- HOW HAGEL IS DEALING WITH ETHICAL LAPSES IN MILITARY
The defense secretary orders Pentagon leaders to “put renewed emphasis on developing moral character and moral courage in our force.”