We have Wednesday’s top news…What is Barack Obama saying in defense of his embattled Treasury nominee? What is Osama bin Laden saying in his latest message? What are the latest developments in the war between Israel and Hamas? What was the verdict in the House vote on expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program? What happened on Wall Street on Wednesday? What CEO is giving up day-to-day duties because of poor health? And which famous Hollywood actor has died? We answer all of these questions as we bring you the biggest stories for Wednesday, January 14, 2009.