5 Things to Know This Morning

Jan. 8, 2014— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Arctic Air Eases its Grip on Much of the US

Winds are calmer and weather is warming up a day after record-cold temperatures blasted the East Coast.

2. Tucson Mass Shooting Anniversary

Ceremonies and church events mark the third anniversary of the shootings that killed six and injured 12, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

3. Bob Gates Memoir Slams Joe Biden for Being 'Wrong' on Foreign Policy

The former Defense Secretary is expected to release a memoir looking at the ups and downs of Obama Administration's foreign policy.

4. Former Miss Venezuela Killed During Robbery

Former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and her ex-husband were gunned down in front of their five-year old daughter by armed robbers in Venezuela.

5. Veleveeta Supply Running Low, Causing a Cheesy Meltdown

Kraft says some customers may not be able to find Velveeta cheese over the next few weeks. A representative for the company didn't give any reasons for the apparent shortage, saying only that they happen from time to time given the "nature of manufacturing."