Here’s a look at the stories we’re following right now. What are you reading this morning?

Dozens killed as blast hits Afghan shrine

Mitt’s supporters: Hit Newt harder

Gingrich emerges as clear front-runner in Iowa

BP says Halliburton destroyed Gulf spill evidence

Ron Paul unveils a new ad

Afghans say they’ll need aid for at least another decade

Pakistan pulls out of liaison posts; US concerned

The Roots just released their 13th record

Metallica…a band concerned about the European debt crisis

Merkel downplays possible S&P downgrade

Fourth grader suspended for calling teacher cute

Hillary Clinton says Russian elections were rigged

Michele Bachmann meets young LGBT activist at book signing