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:
1) NORTH KOREA THREATENS NUCLEAR STRIKE AGAINST U.S.
Pyongyang vowed the attack hours before the UN was to consider new sanctions for its recent nuclear test.
2) HOW LONG THE BRENNAN FILIBUSTER LASTED
Rand Paul spent nearly 13 hours on the Senate floor to block a vote on Obama’s choice for CIA director.