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GEORGE MC GOVERN DIES. He passed at age 90 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
US Senator won the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in 1972 as an opponent of the war in Vietnam.

FINAL PRESIDENTIAL PREPARATIONS. Florida Hosts Last Debate.
Candidates huddled with advisers to study foreign policy facts and work on delivering a performance that doesn't repeat previous mistakes made.

US IRAN ACCORD. Nuclear Talks Agreement.
US says one-on-one negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, but Iran unwilling to talk until after the election.

NEW SAINTS NAMED. Pope Selects Seven.
Pope Benedict XVI canonizes seven new saints, including Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American.

ANOTHER DOOMSDAY? Are You Ready For Mayan Apocalypse On Dec. 21?
Two-month countdown till doomsday, according to the Mayan calendar that some New Age and spiritualist communities are promoting online.