P.M. Headlines

(New York Times): "GOP Senators block vote on Defense post for Hagel"

(New York Times): "Lautenberg, oldest member of the Senate, won't run again"

(Reuters): "In Valentine vote, Illinois Senate approves gay marriage"

(The Hill): "Boehner challenges Senate Dems to take lead, pass Obama second-term agenda"

(The Guardian): "Oscar Pistorius to face murder charge"