Obama's first State of the Union address set for January 27 (AFP)

AFP - US President Barack Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address on January 27, the White House announced Monday.

Obama's first State of the Union address set for January 27 (AFP)

AFP - US President Barack Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address on January 27, the White House announced Monday.

FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds (AP)

AP - Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk. Yes, sunburns are particularly dangerous. But there's increasing scientific consensus that there's no such thing as a safe tan, either.

FDA debates tougher cancer warning on tanning beds (AP)

AP - Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk. Yes, sunburns are particularly dangerous. But there's increasing scientific consensus that there's no such thing as a safe tan, either.

Defense chief says no US police role in Haiti (AP)

AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday the U.S. forces in Haiti for earthquake relief can defend themselves and innocent Haitians or foreigners if lawlessness boils over.

Obama honors slain civil rights leader (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama served plates of steaming hot lunches to the needy Monday, one of several ways the nation's first black president paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.

Franni Franken adjusting to new life as senator's spouse (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - Franni Franken could be any empty-nester housewife, whipping up a batch of cookies in her flour-dusted apron. On a recent afternoon, she ignores her ringing cell phone as she measures sugar, chops pecans and sets out a baking tray.

Supreme Court to rule on famed death penalty case (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Supreme Court is expected on Tuesday to issue its latest decision on the fate of Mumia Abu-Jamal, arguably America's most famous death-row inmate, convicted of slaying a Philadelphia policeman, a crime he denies committing.

Haiti: Where will all the money go? (AP)

AP - How difficult will it be for the United States and other donors to track the millions of dollars in earthquake aid headed to Haiti? U.S. government auditors pulled out of the country years ago after concerns over kidnappings and other crimes scuttled their efforts to monitor Haiti's spending of $45 million in U.S. aid after storms there killed thousands.