Good morning.
Our early headlines:
— Pistorius Says He Feared For His Life; Prosecutor Says Shooting Was Premeditated
— Clues Connect Global Hacking To Chinese Government, Security Firm Says
— Quite A Haul: $50 Million Worth Of Diamonds Stolen In Lightning-fast Heist
— Newtown Shooter May Have Taken Cues From Norway Massacre
— Book News: New Bond, James Bond, Novel; Jane Austen’s Love Lessons
Other stories of the day include:
— “Obama to Turn Up Pressure For Deal On Budget Cuts.” (The New York Times)
— “Simpson And Bowles To Offer Up Deficit Fix.” (The Wall Street Journal)
— “Venezuela Leader’s Return May Boost Pressure For New Vote.” (Los Angeles Times)
— Seven French Nationals Kidnapped In Northern Cameroon. (France 24)
— “Mindy McCready’s Ex: Apparent Suicide Was Predictable.” (CBS News)
Article source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/19/172389272/top-stories-pistorius-charged-obama-to-press-for-budget-deal?ft=1&f=1001