Bernie Sanders gains on Hillary Clinton in early-state polling. (Bloomberg Politics)
Pres. Obama has issued 19 secret directives. (USA Today)
Obama’s transgender, undocumented heckler: ‘I just had to send a message.’ (The Advocate)
Ted Cruz speaks to the right, shuns party leaders. (Wall Street Journal)
The amazing story of war profiteers who scammed Iraq with fake bomb detectors. (Vanity Fair)
Noriega asks for Panama’s forgiveness. (AP)
How the turtle got its shell. (Washington Post)
What are you reading this morning? Let us know in the comments, please.
Tricia McKinney
Tricia McKinney is a Senior Producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show" and "Alex Wagner Tonight."