5 Things to Know This Morning

Feb. 8, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. NYC, New England Brace for Blizzard
Millions of people are bracing for what some are calling a potentially historic blizzard this weekend. Blizzard warnings go into effect at 6 a.m. ET this morning for much of the Northeast, including New York City. More than 1,300 flights have been canceled.

2. Door-to-Door Search for Suspected Cop Killer
Police are conducting door-to-door searches near Big Bear, Calif., as the manhunt for a fugitive ex-Los Angeles cop marches on. Christopher Dorner is wanted for three shooting deaths and is believed to be armed and extremely dangerous.

3. Suspected Cop Killer Sent Package to CNN Anchor
Anderson Cooper of CNN reports that he received a package thought to be from fugitive ex-Los Angeles cop Christopher Dorner on Feb. 1. The package contained a hand-labeled DVD with a yellow Post-It note that read "I never lied," which the network believes refers to the former cop's dismissal from the LAPD in 2008.

4. Rice Hits Spectator in Head With Golf Ball
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hit a spectator in the head with a golf ball at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament on Thursday. Rice apologized to the woman, who was fine and did not need stitches after the incident.

5. Timberlake Teams Up With Bud Light Platinum
Justin Timberlake has teamed up with Bud Light Platinum, where he will be the brand's creative director. The partnership will kick off with an ad airing during the Grammy Awards this Sunday.