Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:
1. BACK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY FOR CHICAGO KIDS
Teachers and the mayor hail the proposed pact, reached after a dispute focusing on evaluations and job security.
2. FRENCH MAGAZINE PUBLISHES CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD
The country steps up security at embassies amid a fierce debate about free speech.
3. WHERE DEMOCRATS ARE FINDING FODDER FOR ATTACK ADS
When it comes to portraying the GOP nominee as an uncaring, out-of-touch rich guy, Romney is his own worst enemy.
4. SCHOLAR: PAPYRUS QUOTES JESUS REFERRING TO HIS ‘WIFE’
She says the tiny fragment doesn’t prove Jesus was married but speaks to issues of family and marriage that faced Christians.
5. A SIGN OF DIVERSITY ON THE BATTLEFIELD
The Army is testing the first body armor specifically tailored to fit women’s physiques.
6. WHAT KIDS WILL JUST HAVE TO HAVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Toys R Us has come out with its annual “hot toy” list.
7. IN BRITAIN, THE HUNT IS ON — FOR BADGERS
But Queen guitarist Brian May is leading a band of animal lovers vowing to save the critters.
8. GANGNAM STYLE: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
A look at the meaning behind the video that has more than 200 million YouTube hits and counting.
9. AMERICA’S BIGGEST DEPARTMENT STORE GETTING A MAKEOVER
The cutting-edge look at Macy’s New York flagship, though, is a long way from being a “Miracle on 34th Street.”
10. MARVIN HAMLISCH GETS A STIRRING MUSICAL SEND-OFF
At a memorial service for the composer, Barbra Streisand brings the crowd to its feet with “The Way We Were.”
National News
September 19, 2012
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Oversight board concerned about NSA surveillance
The chairman of the federal oversight board that President Barack Obama said will meet with him to discuss the National Security Agency’s secret surveillance program said Wednesday that the group has numerous concerns about the operation and plans to publish a report after a full inquiry.
Continued ... - 10 Things to Know for Thursday
- Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51 (Updated 11 p.m.)
- Bakery mix-up goes viral after cat drawn on girl's head
- VIDEO: Journalist Michael Hastings killed in Hollywood crash
- Gov’t report: Smooth launch unsure for health law
- Obama relying on untested oversight board on NSA
- Goldstar’s Jim McCarthy on why live is better
- Neighbors: Couple killed waited for order to leave
- With Samsung, Jay-Z’s business continues to boom
- Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts
- 10 Things to Know for Today
- Jury can’t reach verdict in Detroit cop’s trial
- Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
- Jun 18, 2013
- CBO: 8 million to gain legal status in Senate bill
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Oversight board concerned about NSA surveillance
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Coiffed Cattle Get Their Close-up
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Fed Suggests Bond Purchases Could Slow
AP: DOJ Broke Own Rules Seizing Phone Records
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
