5 Things to Know This Morning

Dec. 31, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Residents Urged to Evacuate After Oil Train Collision
A train carrying crude oil derailed in Casselton, N.D., setting off explosions and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents.

2. Stepdad Who Mistakenly Shot Teen Is a Soldier
The man who allegedly mistook his stepdaughter for a burglar when he shot and killed her in their Colorado Springs home has been identified as decorated Fort Carson soldier Daniel Meade.

3. Rescue Attempt for Antarctic Ship on Hold for Better Weather
Thick Antarctic ice blocked a third ice breaker from reaching a stranded cruise ship, prompting officials to change plans and prepare to take the passengers off the ice-bound ship by helicopter.

4. Obamacare to Take Full Effect
Obamacare takes full effect nationwide on Jan. 1, 2014, after months of technical glitches and high-profile hiccups.

5. FAA Picks 6 States for Drone Testing
The Federal Aviation Administration approved six test sites for operators to conduct "large scale" research and test flights across the country for delivery drones.