Tuesday, October 2, 2012

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

FILE - In this 2010 photo provided by Red Bull Stratos, Felix Baumgartner makes a 25,000-foot high test jump for Red Bull Stratos. On Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 over New Mexico, Baumgartner will attempt to jump higher and faster in a free fall than anyone ever before and become the first skydiver to break the sound barrier. (AP Photo/Red Bull Stratos, Luke Aikins)

FILE - In this 2010 photo provided by Red Bull Stratos, Felix Baumgartner makes a 25,000-foot high test jump for Red Bull Stratos. On Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 over New Mexico, Baumgartner will attempt to jump higher and faster in a free fall than anyone ever before and become the first skydiver to break the sound barrier. (AP Photo/Red Bull Stratos, Luke Aikins)

Walid Moallem, Foreign Minister of Syria, addresses the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Opposition supporters reacts on the street in Tbilisi Georgia, Monday, Oct.1, 2012. Georgia's opposition coalition 'Georgian Dream' is leading the country's just-concluded parliamentary elections, according to the exit polls of a U.S.-based exit poll specialist company Edison Research and a Germany-based market research company GfK on Monday. Voters in Georgia are choosing a new parliament in a heated election Monday that will decide the future of President Mikhail Saakashvili's government. (AP Photo / Efrem Lukatsky)

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

1. SYRIA OFFICIAL SAYS U.S. PROMOTES TERRORISM

The foreign minister tells the U.N. that the media is also to blame for escalating war in his country.

2. MINNESOTA SHOOTER'S FAMILY TRIED TO GET HIM TREATMENT

But state law restricted them from forcing him into a mental health program.

3. WHY A NIGERIAN SUING SHELL OIL IS BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT

The justices debate their role when U.S. companies are alleged to be involved in abuses on foreign soil.

4. BOTH SIDES SAY THEY WON GEORGIA'S ELECTION

All say they'll respect the results when they are announced Tuesday if international observers say they are legitimate.

5. IMPERFECT SCIENCE: STUDY FINDS INCREASING FRAUD IN RESEARCH

Some pin the blame on pressure to hit it big, and on what seems to be more deception in overall society.

6. SKYDIVER VS. SOUND BARRIER

From 23 miles up, "Fearless Felix" hopes to reach 690 mph, or Mach 1, next Monday with only a pressurized suit and helmet for protection.

7. WHEN IT PAYS TO ANSWER THE PHONE (FINALLY)

Composer Chris Thile ignored what he thought were election-year robocalls. Actually, it was news he's getting a $500,000 "genius grant."

8. NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES JPMORGAN

The suit is the first action under Obama's program to prosecute alleged misconduct leading to the financial crisis.

9. JUDGE MUST DECIDE TUESDAY IF PENNA. VOTER ID LAW STAYS

The ruling could sway who wins the state in the presidential election.

10. YAHOO! IT'S A BOY FOR NEW CEO

Marissa Mayer adds first-time mother to the challenges ahead as she moves the Internet company in a new direction.

Associated Press

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