The News Courier in Athens, Alabama

State and Nation

October 21, 2012

10 Things to Know for Monday



Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about Monday:

1. WHERE IN THE U.S. THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT WILL BE DECIDED

AP analysis of the past three presidential races shows 106 counties in nine states may determine who wins.

2. WHAT WILL BE CENTER STAGE AT THE LAST DEBATE

The blame for Benghazi and the right line to take with Iran are expected to be main topics Monday night.

3. THE SPARK FOR THE KILLING OF THREE IN A WISCONSIN SALON

Police say a domestic dispute may have led Radcliffe Franklin Haughton to open fire before taking his own life.

4. THE TARGET OF THE RAGE AT A LEBANESE GENERAL'S FUNERAL

Protesters storm a government palace in a show of anger about Syria's influence.

5. MCGOVERN'S LEGACY GOES BEYOND HIS LOSS TO NIXON

The liberal South Dakota icon led an effort to feed the world's needy and was one of the earliest opponents of the Vietnam War.

6. WHY AMERICANS' TAXES ARE ALMOST SURE TO INCREASE

Both parties agree a cut in the Social Security payroll levy didn't really stimulate the economy and isn't worth renewing.

7. THE DILEMMA TEHRAN FACES IN U.S.-IRAN TALKS

Its nuclear program is a source of national pride, but it will need to compromise to ease the West's sanctions.

8. A 'FARGO' TV SHOW HAS CITY RESIDENTS SAYING 'YA SURE'

Some didn't care for the Coen brothers' film, but the fame and money from it has many welcoming a new series.

9. ANOTHER THRILLER IN PATS-JETS RIVALRY

New England's Rob Ninkovich knocks the ball out of Mark Sanchez's hand in overtime to hold off New York 29-26.

10. INVASION OF THE PUPPY SNATCHERS

Burglars hit a Philly home twice, first stealing food and then to poach the family pooch.



 

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