Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):
1. THOUSANDS EXPECTED TO MOURN FOR SLAIN WISCONSIN SIKH WORSHIPPERS
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will be among the speakers at a 9 a.m. wake and visitation.
2. REFINERY FIRE MAY MEAN HIGHER GAS PRICES FOR WEST COAST
Analysts expect prices to surpass $4 per gallon, but a Chevron spokesman says other factors are involved in the rising fuel costs.
3. ROMNEY AIMS TO SHOW HE’S NOT A ONE-ISSUE CANDIDATE
The Republican presidential candidate starts poking at Obama on a variety of topics as he looks to gain ground.
4. WHAT THE FOCUS WILL BE IN TRIAL OF COLORADO SHOOTER
As attorneys prepare to argue whether James Holmes is mentally ill, some victims and their families ask if the trial will be about him or his actions.
5. NUNS GATHER TO DISCUSS VATICAN-ORDERED OVERHAUL
The largest U.S. association for Roman Catholic sisters will hold a 3:45 pm news conference to announce whether they will challenge a Vatican review that accused them of dissent and ordered them to undergo a full-scale overhaul.
6. HOW THE OUTDOOR RECREATION INDUSTRY IS FLEXING ITS MUSCLES IN UTAH
The group threatens to pull a lucrative semiannual trade show if the state doesn’t change course on environmental issues.
7. IT’S LANCE ARMSTRONG VERSUS U.S. ANTI-DOPING AGENCY
His lawyers are asking at a 3 p.m. hearing that a federal judge block doping charges against the cyclist.
8. PUNISHMENT FOR AWOL SOLDIER WHO PLANNED FORT HOOD ATTACK TO BE DECIDED
The sentencing of Army Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo is set for 10 a.m. after he was convicted in May on six federal charges.
9. HOW A CONSUMER WATCHDOG WILL PROTECT MORTGAGE BORROWERS
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes new rules to keep mortgage companies from hitting homeowners with unexpected costs and shoddy service.
10. LOOKING LIKELY U.S. BASKETBALL TEAM WILL PLAY FOR GOLD
The only way that won’t happen is if Argentina figures out how to be 30 points better in five days, but even the U.S. coach says a win is not a sure thing.
National News
August 10, 2012
10 Things to Know for Friday
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FBI ends Michigan search for Hoffa’s remains
Beneath a swimming pool, under a horse farm and now a weed-grown field north of Detroit. For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa’s remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss.
Continued ... - Ohio woman, allegedly enslaved, spent time in jail
- Oversight board concerned about NSA surveillance
- 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
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FBI ends Michigan search for Hoffa’s remains
Ex-Hit Man's Past Is a Shock to Some Neighbors
Fans: Gandofini 'Put New Jersey on the Map'
Does Future of Human Race Depend on Kansas Mine?
Reining in 'Bad News' Sports Parents
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
