Hagel’s resignation grabs headlines over failure of Iran nuclear talks

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Has Obama administration managed to bury the news that Iran nuclear talks have failed with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s resignation? BuzzFeed,

  1. On Sunday, reports first began that a deal with Iran over its nuclear program would not be reached and the talks would likely be extended. On Monday morning, the extension is confirmed around 8 a.m.
  2. At 8:53, an administration official says Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to speak around 10 a.m. ET.
  3. Just after 9 a.m., the New York Times reports that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will resign.
  4. At 9:28, the White House announces that not only will Obama announce the resignation on Monday, Obama will speak Monday morning at 11:10.
  5. At 10:14, an administration official now expects Kerry to also speak around 11 a.m. ET, rather than 10.
  6. Obama and Hagel speak on time at 11:10.
  7. And Kerry comes on right after just before 11:30.
  8. What’s the big news of the day?

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