From the Wires

ABC News: The flu season seems to be waning in some parts of the country as flu shots work.

Reuters: The reduction represents about 8.5% of the credit card company’s workforce as it restructures its business, pays legal costs and adapts to customers changing credit habits.

Register-Guard: Grocery stores are beginning to cater to male shoppers as more men have been taking over the household shopping since the onset of the recession.

The New York Times: It is not your imagination — more people you know are sick this winter, even people who have had flu shots. The country is in the grip of three emerging flu or flulike epidemics: an early start to the annual flu season with an unusually aggressive virus, a surge in a new type of norovirus, and the worst whooping cough outbreak in 60 years.

Los Angeles Times: “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and “Lincoln” will both be vying for best picture and best director at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony, after Thursday morning’s Oscar nominations saw some shocking omissions, surprising delights — and Oscar history being made.

Reuters: Boeing Co’s 787 Dreamliner jet suffered a third mishap in as many days on Wednesday, heightening safety concerns after a string of setbacks for the new aircraft.

Reuters: Research In Motion plans to launch at least six Blackberry 10 devices in 2013, part of a comeback effort.

USA Today: Technology can help address cultural, social and economic challenges, former President Bill Clinton said.

The New York Times: President Barack Obama will nominate White House chief of staff Jack Lew as his next Treasury secretary on Thursday, replacing Timothy Geithner, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The Guardian: The Oprah Winfrey Network’s promise of a “no-holds barred” confessional from Lance Armstrong would be a break from the tested Oprah format. The reality is likely to be more cuddles than confrontation in the Jan. 17 event.