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

1. A DEBATE THAT'S ALL ABOUT LEADERSHIP

The topic may be foreign policy, but tonight's viewers will want to see who's likely to be the stronger commander-in-chief.

2. YOU SURE ABOUT THAT?

The AP's Calvin Woodward examines Obama and Romney's claims, separating fact from fiction.

3. HOW THE SPA SHOOTING SUSPECT GOT HIS GUN — DESPITE PRIOR VIOLENCE

Police say Radcliffe Haughton didn't have to wait for a background check, because he bought his weapon from a private individual.

4. THE FIGHT TO FREE MALI FROM AL-QAIDA

France employs surveillance drones and holds secretive talks with the U.S. aimed at helping the West African nation's feeble government.

5. LANCE ARMSTRONG: HEROICS THAT NEVER HAPPENED

The Texan is no longer a seven-time Tour de France winner. His name has been erased from the record books.

6. WHAT APPLE HASN'T TOLD US ABOUT ITS NEW MINI IPAD

With the public getting its first look at the device Tuesday, many details are already known — except what it will cost.

7. SAY WHAT? THIS WHALE MAKES QUITE AN IMPRESSION

Scientists say a male Beluga's close proximity to people allowed it to mimic human speech.

8. WHY THE SYRIAN WAR IS SUCH A THREAT TO LEBANON

The Lebanese had stayed on the sidelines of the tumultuous Arab Spring until violence spilled over from its neighbor.

9. AN AWARD TO GET ELLEN DEGENERES DANCING

She'll receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor tonight, joining the ranks of Bill Cosby and Tina Fey.

10. FINAL TEAM PUNCHING ITS WORLD SERIES TICKET

San Francisco faces St. Louis tonight in Game 7 of the NLCS. The winner moves on to tangle with Detroit.

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