A.M. Headlines

(CBS News): "What we did (and didn't) learn from Sandy"

(New York Times): "Ohio Governor defies G.O.P. with defense of social safety net"

(Roll Call): "The incredible shrinking budget talks"

(Reuters): "German paper says Obama aware of spying on Merkel since 2010"

(Real Clear Politics): "Sen. Graham vows to block appointments over Benghazi"