Thursday, October 18, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EDT):
- ARREST IN NYC FEDERAL RESERVE PLOT The car bomb was phony, but authorities say Quazi Nafis' admiration of Osama bin Laden and aspirations for martyrdom were not.
- PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES PLAY POLITICS FOR LAUGHS Obama and Romney quiet the hostilities to deliver some lighthearted fare at a white-tie gala in New York City, at 7:55 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. Obama also tapes an appearance on "The Daily Show" at 3:30 p.m.
- U.S. COLLEGE DEBT UP 5 PERCENT THIS YEAR Two-thirds of the class of 2011 finished school with loan debt, and those who borrowed walked off the graduation stage owing $26,600 on average.
- HERE COMES THE ROYAL BRIDE The tiny country of Luxembourg prepares for a turn in the spotlight on Friday and Saturday when Prince Guillaume weds Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy.
- GET READY TO RUMBLE Millions in the U.S. and several other countries will participate in an earthquake drill at 10:18 a.m.
- SYRIA'S BUSINESS ELITE GROWING RESTLESS Civil war and sanctions are taking a toll on the economy — leading many of the nation's wealthy to lose faith in the Assad regime.
- WHAT GOOD MIGHT COME FROM SKYDIVER'S RECORD LEAP Data about the effects of extreme speed and altitude on the human body could lead to improved spacesuits and better emergency medicine.
- HOW A GREEK SOCCER TEAM CAME UP WITH MUCH-NEEDED CASH A pair of brothels is kicking in to help a squad in desperate need of sponsors.
- WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR NEWSWEEK Newsweek plans to end its print publication after 80 years, shifting to an all-digital format starting in early 2013. Job cuts are expected.
- CORPORATE DEFECTIONS FOLLOW LANCE ARMSTRONG'S LIFETIME BAN Nike, Anheuser-Busch and Trek Bicycle are among companies that decided to part ways with the cyclist.
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