Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., arrives for a meeting with House Republicans in the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 16, Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, in Washington, after Senate leaders reached last-minute agreement Wednesday to avert a threatened Treasury default and reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., arrives for a meeting with House Republicans in the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 16, Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, in Washington, after Senate leaders reached last-minute agreement Wednesday to avert a threatened Treasury default and reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton briefs the media after two days of closed-door nuclear talks on Iran during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. Talks between Iran and six world powers have ended an upbeat note, with the European Union's top diplomat Ashton calling them "very important," in efforts to end international tensions over Tehran's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Keystone, Martial Trezzini)
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2011 file photo released by the United Nations Foundation, Ronan Farrow, Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Global Youth Issues, speaks during the Social Good Summit in New York. Farrow's mother, actress and activist Mia Farrow says in an interview with Vanity Fair that it’s possible her son with Woody Allen is instead Frank Sinatra’s. Farrow told the magazine that she and Sinatra “never really split up” and when asked if Ronan Farrow might actually be Sinatra’s son, she answered, “Possibly.” (AP Photo/United Nations Foundation, Gary He)
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:
1. TRI-CORNERED COALITION LED TO BUDGET DEAL
The measure won support from the White House, most Democrats in Congress and many Republicans fearful of the economic impact of a default.
2. WHICH SENATOR COULD BE CALLED THE 'TEFLON TEA PARTYER'
Sen. Ted Cruz, a main player in precipitating the government budget and credit crises, is still winning over conservatives.
3. QUALIFIED PRAISE FOR TEHRAN AS NUCLEAR TALKS CLOSE
High-stakes talks between Iran and six world powers adjourn on an upbeat note with an agreement to meet again in three weeks — and with much work still to do.
4. MEMO OBTAINED BY THE AP REVEALS HEALTH CARE GOALS
In the first month, the Obama administration had hoped that nearly 500,000 people would sign up for insurance. But that was before a cascade of computer problems.
5. NEW BLOW TO WESTERN-BACKED SYRIAN OPPOSITION
A rebel commander announces that dozens of factions fighting in southern Syria no longer recognize the largely exile-based political group.
6. FACEBOOK RELAXES PRIVACY SETTINGS FOR TEENS
The social network is now allowing users ages 13-17 to share their posts with anyone on the Internet.
7. WHERE WOMEN SCIENTISTS ARE EARNING THEIR DUE
An effort is underway to add information to Wikipedia about the scientific and technological achievements of women.
8. HAGEL APOLOGIZES TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT
The Army initially lost the relevant paperwork, causing a long wait before William Swenson's heroism in Afghanistan was recognized.
9. WHO'S GETTING HIS OWN TV SHOW
Mia Farrow's son Ronan — who until recently hadn't been in the public eye — will host a weekday program on MSNBC.
10. SHORT, SHOELESS — AND SUCCESSFUL — ON BASKETBALL COURT
A team of Mexican Indian boys sweeps through a hoops tournament despite their generally short stature and the fact that most play barefoot.
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