Islamic militants are threateningto kill two Japanese hostages. The militants say they’ll let the men live ifthey’re paid 200-million dollars. Japan’s Prime Minister Abe, travelling in theMiddle East, calls the threat “unforgivable”.

 

Jury selection begins in Coloradoon Tuesday, in the trial of theater shooting suspect James Holmes. He haspleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

 

A Cincinnati Ohio freewayoverpass collapsed, killing a construction worker and injuring a truck driver. Policesay I-75 southbound in Cincinnati could be closed for two days.

 

And President Obama is set todeliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. He’s expected to concentrateon economic proposals including more taxs for high income Americans and makingcommunity college free for many students.

 

Sandy Kozel, the AssociatedPress with AP News Minute.