FINAL FEW DAYS. Presidential Finish Line Approaches.
President Obama and Governor Romney appeared to be pumped up for those final few days as the last debate polls appear to give Obama a slight lead.

JORDAN AND LEBANON ACTIONS. Contain Violence In Syria.
The two countries have moved to stop the spread of violence from Syria’s civil war, the most significant action over the strife spilling over Syrian borders.

IRAN'S POLITICAL TURMOIL. Infighting Erupts in Full View.

The final presidential debate may finally enable Mitt Romney to achieve what he has tried to do with millions of dollars in TV ads and a year of campaigning. He will attempt to convince US voters, who are still on the fence to see him as a strong candidate worthy of consideration.

With 15 days to go until the November 6 election, both candidates will take up foreign policy for their third and last but not least debate, which starts tonight @ 9P.

These political stakes are high, as they are tied at 46 percent each in daily tracking polls.

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