Tuesday, October 23, 2012

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney answers a question as President Barack Obama listens during the third presidential debate at Lynn University, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney answers a question as President Barack Obama listens during the third presidential debate at Lynn University, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

FILE - In this Oct.18, 2012 file photo, a man carries a sign reading "No to the destructive soldiers of ECOWAS" as Malians opposed to a military intervention to retake Mali's Islamist-controlled north march in the streets of the capital, Bamako, Mali. France is moving surveillance drones to western Africa amid rising concerns that an al-Qaida offshoot and its allies who control northeast Mali represent a major threat to French interests abroad and possibly at home. With six French hostages held by Islamic militants in the region, France is facing a delicate task, but has garnered support from other Western powers including the United States to keep Mali from becoming a new launchpad for global terrorism. (AP Photo/Harouna Traore, File)

FILE - This July 23, 2000 file photo shows Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong riding down the Champs Elysees with an American flag after the 21st and final stage of the cycling race in Paris, France, Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by cycling's governing body Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, following a report from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of leading a massive doping program on his teams. UCI President Pat McQuaid announced that the federation accepted the USADA's report on Armstrong and would not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)

Entertainer Ellen DeGeneres, left, with her wife Portia de Rossi, pose for photographers on the red carpet before DeGeneres receives the 15th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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

1. AMID CLASH, CANDIDATES FIND COMMON GROUND

In final debate, Obama and Romney both stress support for Israel, and both oppose sending U.S. forces to topple Assad.

2. YOU SURE ABOUT THAT?

The AP's Calvin Woodward examines Obama and Romney's claims, separating fact from fiction.

3. HOW THE SPA SHOOTING SUSPECT GOT HIS GUN ? DESPITE PRIOR VIOLENCE

Police say Radcliffe Haughton didn't have to wait for a background check, because he bought his weapon from a private individual.

4. THE FIGHT TO FREE MALI FROM AL-QAIDA

France employs surveillance drones and holds secretive talks with the U.S. aimed at helping the West African nation's feeble government.

5. LANCE ARMSTRONG: HEROICS THAT NEVER HAPPENED

The Texan is no longer a seven-time Tour de France winner. His name has been erased from the record books.

6. WHAT APPLE HASN'T TOLD US ABOUT ITS NEW MINI IPAD

With the public getting its first look at the device Tuesday, many details are already known ? but not how much it will cost.

7. SAY WHAT? THIS WHALE MAKES QUITE AN IMPRESSION

Scientists say a male Beluga's close proximity to people allowed it to mimic human speech.

8. WHY THE SYRIAN WAR IS SUCH A THREAT TO LEBANON

The Lebanese had stayed on the sidelines of the tumultuous Arab Spring until violence spilled over from its neighbor.

9. AN AWARD TO GET ELLEN DEGENERES DANCING

She receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, joining the ranks of Bill Cosby and Tina Fey.

10. GIANTS RETURN TO WORLD SERIES AFTER COMBACK AGAINST CARDINALS

San Francisco won its record-tying sixth elimination game of the postseason, beating St. Louis 9-0 in Game 7 of the NLCS.

Associated Press

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