On this anniversary of Cuba's Missile Crisis we consider that this was the closest the world ever came to nuclear war. The US military was at their highest state of readiness and Soviet field commanders in Cuba were reportedly prepared to use battlefield nuclear weapons to defend the island if it was invaded. Luckily, thanks to the bravery of two men, President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev, this never occured.

FLORIDA FACE-OFF- FOREIGN POLICY. 15 Days Left Before The Final Vote.
Libya attack will become a focal point of tonight's debate, along with Afghanistan war, Arab Spring revolts, Iran nukes and other important foreign policy matters.

US CLOSE RACE. Overseas Observers Surprised
While Obama's popularity continues abroad, many foreign leaders are not prepared for a possible Romney victory.

AL-QAEDA TERROR. Plot Disrupted.
Jordanian authorities say plan included attacks on civilian and government targets, including the US Embassy.

FUNERAL VIOLENCE. Following Slain Lebanese Official

This Week in History, Oct 21 - Oct 27

Oct 21, 1959
Guggenheim Museum opens in New York City. On this day in 1959, on New York City's Fifth Avenue, thousands of people line up outside a bizarrely shaped white concrete building that resembled a giant upside-down cupcake. It was opening day at the new Guggenheim Museum, home to one of the world's top collections of contemporary art.

Oct 22, 1962

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.

When a senior citizen reaches an advanced age in which everyday life becomes extremely difficult and perhaps hazardous, assisted living centers can offer peace of mind. The day when a family makes this difficult decision can sometimes be overwhelming and also scary for the elderly person.

But in one interesting NYC case, some members of a small community have decided to do all they can to stop the development of a second area retirement home/assisted living center.

BEIRUT BLAST. Syria's War Crosses Border.
An explosion in a Christian section of Lebanon's capital killed an official considered an enemy in Syria as this provocative violence in Lebanon is tied to the Syrian conflict. Meanwhile, Syrian military officers have ordered that booby traps be placed in rebel guns. The Syrian government has salted the ammunition of anti-government fighters with ordnance that explodes inside rebels' weapons, wounding or killing them while destroying their guns.

NORTH KOREAN THREATS. Will Attack S. Korea Over Content Distribution

We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression--everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way-- everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want . . . everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear . . . anywhere in the world.

--President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Message to Congress, January 6, 1941

ALLEGED SUSPECT IN NY FED BOMB PLOT. Received Assistance From Family.
Friends and Family insist that criminal charges do not fit the image of their 21-year-old Bangladeshi student.

BOY SCOUTS PERVERSION FILES. Old Documents Released.
Data from 1959-1985, indicate that authorities protected scoutmasters and others accused of molesting children.

JERRY SANDUSKY SEEKS NEW TRIAL. Prosecution Time Is Up.
The ex-Penn State assistant football coach says his attorneys lacked time to prepare a case and claims the statute of limitations for some abuse charges have now expired.

After 80 years of publications, the magazine has announced that they will begin publishing online starting in 2013.

This national weekly magazine for decades was best known for summarizing the news for households across the United States, however most recently it struggled to maintain relevance in the Internet era.

The magazine announced says that it would cease print publication at the end of the year. The all-digital version of the new and improved version will be called Newsweek Global and is expected to operate on a paid subscription model.