10 Things to Know for Monday January 6, 2014

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. WHERE 'POLAR VORTEX' IS TAKING AIM  The whirlpool of frigid, dense air is ushering in snow and bitter cold across the Midwest and into the Northeast. Temperatures in Fargo, N.D., will drop to 32 below.   DEEP FREEZE

2. WHAT CONGRESS HAS ON AGENDA  Senate votes are expected for Obama's nomination on Janet Yellen to head the Federal Reserve and a three-month extension of benefits for the long-term unemployed.   CONGRESS

3. LIZ CHENEY EXPECTED TO DROP SENATE BID  Published reports say the daughter of the former vice president plans to quit the Republican Wyoming Senate primary, citing family reasons.   LIZ CHENEY-SENATE

4. FAMILY MOVES BRAIN DEAD GIRL FROM HOSPITAL  Jahi McMath, 13, declared brain dead after a tonsillectomy, was taken by her family from a California hospital to be cared for elsewhere.    TONSILLECTOMY-BRAIN DEAD GIRL

5. WHAT N.J. OFFICIALS ARE DOING TO CURB SEX TRAFFICKING  The focus is on training law enforcement personnel, hospitality workers and others statewide to recognize the signs of trafficking during Super Bowl week.   SUPER BOWL-PROSTITUTION

6. WHAT IRAQ'S PRIME MINISTER IS URGING  Nouri al-Maliki's is asking residents and tribes of Fallujah to "expel" al-Qaida militants from this western city to avoid an all-out battle.   IRAQ

7. UNLIKELY DEMOGRAPHIC HELPING SENIORS  AP's Matt Sedensky reports that burgeoning demand for senior services such as home health aides is being met by a surprising segment of the workforce: other seniors.   AGING AMERICA-SENIORS WORK FOR SENIORS

8. 'CLICK FARMS' BECOME BIG BUSINESS  For as little as a half cent each click, websites hawk everything from LinkedIn connections that make members appear more employable to Soundcloud plays that may influence record label interest.   CLICK FARMS

9. WAVE OF WEARABLE GIZMOS AT CES   Gadget lovers can expect technology companies to roll out more devices that you snap, buckle or fasten to your body this week in Las Vegas at the International Consumer Electronics Show.   GADGET SHOW-WEARABLES

10. LOWER SEEDS WIN NFL WILD-CARD GAMES  The Chargers, Saints and 49ers all claim road victories on wild-card weekend. The Colts win at home in a stunning comeback.   NFL PLAYOFF RDP