In news from Washington, National Intelligence Director John Negroponte is reportedly set to resign to become deputy secretary of state. Negroponte has overseen the nation’s 15 spy agencies since his appointment in April 2005. His career includes stints as ambassador to Iraq after the U.S. invasion and ambassador to Honduras, where he played a major role in the U.S. efforts to topple the Nicaraguan government. Former National Security Agency Director Navy Admiral John McConnell is expected to be named Negroponte’s replacement.