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Flash mob for Liberty — Yes, we know it's weird, but local Republican activists are calling a flash mob for a wonky meeting that will select a replacement for state Sen. Bob McCaslin. No word if they will sing Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie." (SR)

Secrets of the assassins — Secret Service reveals there are more assassins than we hear about, and they are not who we think. (NPR)

He's Mr. Head Potato? — Washington man who went on an all-spud diet to protest school lunch cuts is named Man of the Year. Woo! Let's get baked! (KXLY)

Ooops! — Rathdrum Lotto winner may not be divorced ... the "ex" may get $40 million. (KXLY)

BONUS instructional video — Need to get snow off your roof? Watch carefully. (NPR)