Today is Monday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2014. There are 16 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Dec. 15, 1944, the U.S. Senate approved the promotions of Henry H. Arnold, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur and George C. Marshall to the five-star rank of General of the Army and the nominations of William D.
