John McCain: Chuck Hagel ‘Was Up to the Job’  —  John McCain wasn't going to let the administration get away with its spin.  Early Monday morning, before daylight in Arizona, Helene Cooper reported that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel would be stepping down, and that he was pushed.

Forced Out: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to Step Down  —  According to one senior official, “He wasn't up to the job.”

Ferguson grand jury announcement expected Monday  —  Ferguson, Missouri (CNN) — Law enforcement authorities in Ferguson are prepared for a wide range of public reaction expected to follow the announcement of the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown shooting, Missouri Public Safety Director Daniel Isom said Monday on CNN.

Poll finds racial divide over Wilson charges  —  Washington (CNN) — Americans are sharply divided along racial lines as to whether Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson should be charged with murder in the shooting death of Michael Brown, a new CNN/ORC poll out Monday finds.