BostonGlobe.com Political Headlines - January 8, 2013

• In Chuck Hagel and John Kerry, a wariness of war: President Obama's Cabinet picks share a history of service in Vietnam and a cautious approach to the use of military force. Globe Washington bureau reporter Bryan Bender profiles.

• City Council reelects Stephen Murphy as leader: Murphy will be first in the line of succession if Mayor Thomas M. Menino, 70, leaves office before his term expires at the end of the 2013. Globe metro reporter Andrew Ryan details.

• Circumstances of respective nominations portend deeper White House, national security team links: President Obama rounded out his national security team on Monday reports Boston.com political editor Glen Johnson.