Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
1. BOY SCOUTS PUT OFF DECISION ON WHETHER TO KEEP EXCLUDING GAYS
Both left and right gear up for an intense campaign to sway the organization as it makes up its mind.
2. YAWNS GREET PLAN TO END SATURDAY MAIL DELIVERY
“It’s not like anyone writes letters anymore,” says James Valentine, an antiques shop owner in Toledo, Ohio.
3. WHERE THE PENTAGON IS CUTTING BACK
Because of budget woes, only one American aircraft carrier — rather than two — will patrol the Persian Gulf.
4. CIA SECRETS MAY BE SECRET NO MORE
Senators at Brennan’s confirmation hearing Thursday are likely to delve into such things as drones, covert bases and harsh interrogations.
5. WHY THE ALABAMA STANDOFF RESEMBLED A WAR ZONE
Civilian law enforcement relied heavily on military tactics and equipment to end the six-day ordeal.
6. SUMMIT EXPOSES MIDEAST FAULT LINES
Efforts to end Syria’s civil war run up against the age-old rift between Sunnis and Shiites.
7. HOW A MEXICAN WOMAN AVOIDED HARM IN ACAPULCO ATTACK
The masked men who raped six Spanish tourists in a beach house spared her because of her nationality, authorities say.
8. HAITI LOOKS TO CREOLE AS A CURE
After decades of trying — with mixed results — to educate students in French, schools are being urged to stress the language everyone on the island uses and understands.
9. YOU’RE GOING TO NEED A LOT OF SCRAP PAPER
The largest prime number — one that can be divided only by itself — has been discovered, all 17 million digits of it.
10. THE NATION’S TOP COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECRUIT PICKS OLE MISS
Defensive end Robert Nkemdiche decides to join his brother at Mississippi, saying: “They’re on the rise.”
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- Jury can’t reach verdict in Detroit cop’s trial
- Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
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- CBO: 8 million to gain legal status in Senate bill
- IRS worker: No political bias against tea party
- Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
- House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
- Texas, SD governors court Connecticut gun makers
- Utah church shooter charged with attempted murder
- Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Hoffa body search
- Ohio police chief takes criminals to task online
- Netflix cuts original TV deal with DreamWorks
- Food companies work to make it look natural
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With Samsung, Jay-Z’s business continues to boom
Raw: Massive Protests Fill Brazilian Streets
Raw: German President Welcomes President Obama
Fans Cheer Dramatic Heat Comeback
Raw: Arizona Wildfire Scorches 8 Square Miles
Hoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades
Raw: 1 Dead in Shooting at Mo. Apartment Complex
Raw: Huge Fire Near Yosemite National Park
Raw: Obama Arrives in Berlin
3 Charged in Ohio With Enslaving Mom, Daughter
Obama Seeks G-8 Support on Syria
Raw: Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
Kid Couture: Spending Big Bucks on Babies
Suicide Bombs Target Baghdad Mosque, Killing 29
Military Plans to Put Women in Combat Jobs
Solar Power Chargers in NYC Parks
Civil Rights Groups Sue NYPD Over Muslim Spying
Raw: First Lady, Daughters Enjoy Irish Sights
RAW: NSA Director Says 50 Plots Foiled
Boeing, Airbus Battle for Sales Supremacy
