Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EDT):
1. WHAT THE SUPREME COURT MAY CONSIDER THIS TERM
The justices return Monday with rulings ahead on affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights.
2. WHICH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IS BETTER AT DEBATES
Obama says it’s Romney, who he calls “a good debater,” as both candidates prepare for Wednesday’s face-off.
3. MOTORCYCLE BOMBER KILLS 14 IN AFGHANISTAN
The suicide attack targeted a joint patrol of Afghan and international forces; among those killed were three NATO service members and their translator.
4. WHERE GAY ‘CONVERSION’ THERAPY WILL BE BANNED
A new law, effective Jan. 1, will make California the first state to prohibit the practice for teens.
5. EX-GITMO PRISONER WANTS TO BE A NORMAL CANADIAN, LAWYER SAYS
First 26-year-old Omar Khadr will serve his remaining sentence for war crimes, although he’ll be eligible for parole as early as next summer.
6. IRANIANS, YOU’VE GOT (G)MAIL
The popular email service is back online in Iran, where authorities had blocked it in response to an anti-Islamic film posted on YouTube, which is owned by Google.
7. WHEN U.S. HOSPITALS WILL FACE EXTRA FINES
Starting Monday, Medicare will penalize facilities that readmit too many people within 30 days.
8. SCHWARZENEGGER BLAMES DIVORCE ON HIS SECRECY
The ex-governor, whose book comes out Monday, tells “60 Minutes” he traces his detachment to his bodybuilding days and his belief that emotions make athletes lose.
9. A BIG DAY FOR NOTORIOUS GUN SALES
Two toted by Bonnie and Clyde were snapped up at auction for a cool half-million, while a Butch Cassidy revolver went for $175,000.
10. WHY EXPERTS SAY THE BACON SHORTAGE IS HOGWASH
This year’s drought will likely increase prices for bacon and other pork products by as much as 10 percent, but they’ll still be readily available.
National News
October 1, 2012
10 Things to Know for Today
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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
