5 Things to Know This Morning

Jan. 24, 2014— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Justin Bieber Arrested

Justin Bieber was arrested early Thursday morning after leaving a Miami Beach club, accused of street-racing through a residential neighborhood and DUI. Police allege the pop singer admitted to having beer, marijuana and prescription drugs in his system.

2. Edward Snowden Denies ‘Stealing’ NSA Co-Workers’ Passwords

In an online Q&A, National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden denied “stealing” or tricking his co-workers into giving up their passwords and log-in information so that he could make off with a trove of secret documents from the secretive agency.

3. Former Va. Governor, Wife Due in Federal Court

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, are set to make their first court appearance on federal corruption charges.

4. No Need to Give Up Soda Just Yet

Soda drinkers may be alarmed by a new study by Consumer Reports that shows that high levels of caramel coloring in some products may cause cancer, but medical experts say people need to put the warnings in perspective.

5. Celebrate Mac's 30th Birthday

The Macintosh 128k debuted today in 1984, Apple’s first computer where users didn’t rely on text commands.