10 Things to Know for Monday

  Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
   1.  OBAMA CHALLENGES ROMNEY ON FOREIGN POLICY
   The president fires back at suggestions that he's weak with enemies and allies, says rival should say whether he wants another war.
   2.  THEY'LL PICK THE NEXT U.S. PRESIDENT, BUT THEY'RE NOT PAYING MUCH ATTENTION
   An AP poll spotlights campaigns' challenge:  How to lure Americans intent on voting who aren't watching the race closely.
   3.  `HOMELAND' CLEANS UP AT EMMYS
   Showtime's espionage thriller won best drama series; stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis also picked up trophies.
   4. THE SINAI BUFFER ZONE PROTECTS MILITANTS
   That's why Israel may have to consider allowing Egypt to beef up forces in the largely demilitarized border area.
   5. HOW FRACKING COULD SHOW THE WAY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
   The natural gas boom came after decades of government subsidies. Now some big drilling supporters say the U.S. must support solar and wind research in the same way.
   6. THERE'S LITTLE HOPE OF CHANGE AS U.N. GATHERS
   Global leaders will kick off a General Assembly meeting as war rages in Syria and the Mideast reels from protests against an anti-Islamic film.
   7. LESS ICE MEANS MORE DANGER ON HIGH
   Loose snow increases the likelihood of avalanches such as the one that claimed at least nine climbers in Nepal, as global warming makes mountaineering riskier than ever.
   8. CLUES IN GIANT PANDA CUB'S DEATH COULD BE KNOWN SOON
   The week-old, 4-ounce cub, about the size of a stick of butter, died Sunday at the National Zoo in Washington, saddening officials and visitors cheered by its unexpected arrival.
   9.  SCIENTISTS REPORT NEW PROGRESS ON BREAST CANCER
   Researchers analyze DNA of tumors from 825 patients and find four major classes of the disease.
   10. GREEN DAY FRONTMAN HEADS TO REHAB
   Billie Joe Armstrong seeks substance abuse treatment following an onstage meltdown in Las Vegas.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Posted: Monday, September 24 2012, 03:34 AM CDT