In this photo released by Miraflores Press Office, Hugo Chavez’ mother Elena Frias, third from left, and brothers Adan, second from left, Argenis, first right, and Adelis, fourth from right, stand next to the flag-draped coffin containing the body of Venezuela’s late President Hugo Chavez on display during his wake at a military academy where his body will lie in state until his funeral in in state in Caracas, Venezuela. Seven days of mourning were declared, all schools were suspended for the week and friendly heads of state were expected for an elaborate funeral Friday.Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EST):
1) WHO WILL ATTEND CHAVEZ’S FUNERAL
At 10:30 a.m., world leaders and celebrities will join Venezuelans to honor and mourn the late socialist leader in a funeral shrouded in astonishing secrecy.
2) WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT NORTH KOREA THREATS
They say Pyongyang lacks the technology for a nuclear strike on the U.S. and analysts say the rhetoric has the added effect of reaching North Korea’s own people.