Eighth-grade girl, 14-year-old BreeAnn Allyson Brooks, reported missing – BreeAnn Allyson Brooks, 14, was reported missing. Her family said she hasn’t been seen since 10:45 p.m. Sunday. The Gainesville Police Department considers Brooks a habitual runaway and has notified area law enforcement agencies. The Gainesville Sun

States get bad news about the sequester – On Sunday, the White House released warnings to every state about the effects of the $85 billion cuts, known as a sequester. Republicans say they want a plan that includes budget cuts, but the Democrats say they want a plan that increases taxes on the rich and is more careful with spending. If Congress is unable to make a plan by March 1, automatic cuts will occur. The New York Times

Vatican reveals Pope Benedict’s new title – On Tuesday, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told reporters how Pope Benedict XVI will be addressed upon his resignation: pope emeritus, emeritus pope or Roman pontifex emeritus. On Wednesday, Benedict will hold his final general audience. Then he will travel to Castel Gandolfo on Thursday, and his papacy will end at 8 p.m. local time.  CNN

Miami rap artist is among shooting spree victims – In Miami-Dade, three teenagers were shot and two died in drive-by shootings over the weekend. Miami hometown rap artist Andre Scott was also wounded. Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the county has had seven shootings since last Wednesday. The Miami Herald