Two Worlds on a Rainy Morning

Once again, a look into two worlds. One story's the same ... Rubio. Interesting...

WaTimes:

• BUDGET Obama threatens severe cuts if no agreement White House pushes for more tax hikes, but GOP is opposed
• Military warns cuts would create 'hollow force' akin to 1970s
• CAPITOL HILL Graham's hold presses White House on Benghazi CIA, Pentagon picks tied to more disclosure
• REPUBLICANS State of Union role carries risk for Rubio 2016 bid 'on the line'
• ENVIRONMENT Emissions pledge seen within reach More Obama Edicts expected
• Big Photo: Five aircraft carriers in harbor at Norfolk

WaPost:

• Charters' growth raises questions They continue to climb toward enrollment total of traditional schools
• Iran is building militias in Syria A joint effort with Hezbollah | Retaing influence post-Assad seen as goal
• STATE OF THE UNION Looking for an answer, Republicans turn to Rubio
• In Va,, an executioner's changee of heart
• Cyber-spying said to target U.S. business
• Big Photo: Chinese New Year