10 Things to Know for Wednesday

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

1. HOW LAWMAKERS SPENT THE DAY BEFORE THREATENED TREASURY DEFAULT

Hour after hour in Congress is taken up by secret meetings and frenzied maneuvering.

2. FITCH PLACES US CREDIT RATING ON NEGATIVE WATCH

Even with a higher debt limit, the agency says "reduced financing flexibility" could lead to a default.

3. IRAN PRESENTS NEW NUCLEAR PROPOSAL

The plan offers reductions in the number of centrifuges and the amount of uranium that is being enriched, a source tells the AP.

4. OBAMA BESTOWS MEDAL OF HONOR ON AFGHAN VET

William D. Swenson, recognized for bravery in a battle against Taliban insurgents in 2009, now wants to return to active duty.

5. ALLEGED TERRORIST CAPTURED IN LIBYA PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN NYC

The case renews debate about whether it's best to try terror suspects in military or civilian courts.

6. SHERIFF: GIRL'S TORMENTOR ARRESTED AFTER FACEBOOK BOAST

A teen said to be primarily responsible for bullying a classmate who then committed suicide brags about it online. She and a 12-year-old now face charges of stalking.

7. BOOKER'S NJ SENATE CAMPAIGN BUMPY

While still safely ahead in most polls, the Newark mayor has faced sustained criticism ahead of Wednesday's special election.

8. WHY ALL TRACES OF CONN. SCHOOL ARE BEING ERADICATED

The goal during demolition of the site of the Sandy Hook shootings will be to prevent exploitation of any remnants of the building, an official says.

9. TIP SENDS ATF TO WEAPONS AT ARIZONA RANCH

A raid nets dozens of weapons, ammunition and two convicted felons from a notorious family that once aimed to set up a whites-only nation.

10. WHERE A RARE SEA CREATURE WAS DISCOVERED

A woman snorkeling off the Southern California coast finds the carcass of an 18-foot oarfish — a deep-water species that can grow up to 50-feet long.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/10-things-know-wednesday-103500895.html
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