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Top Stories: Physics Nobel; Sandusky To Be Sentenced

Good morning.

Our early headlines:

-- French And American Scientists Share Physics Nobel.

-- Seemingly Unrepentant Sandusky 'Is Going To Die In Prison'.

-- In Mexico: Cartel Leader May Be Dead, Key Lieutenant Captured.

Other stories in the news:

-- "IMF Says Global Recession Risk Grows." (The Wall Street Journal)

-- "Romney's Debate Performance Swings Polls In His Favor." (It's All Politics)

-- Greece Raises Security For German Chancellor's Visit. (BBC News)

-- North Korea Claims It Has Missiles That Can Reach U.S. (CNN)

-- Skydiver Felix Baumgartner's Attempt To Jump From 23 Miles On Standby Due To Weather. (Red Bull Stratos)

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