Tropical storm watch issued for portions of Florida ahead of Sandy – A portion of southeast Florida is under a tropical storm watch as the storm moves through the Caribbean. Central Florida News
Supreme Court upholds stay of execution for Florida man – Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld a last-minute federal appeals court ruling that granted a stay of execution to a Florida man convicted of killing eight people during the 1970s. Reuters
2 brothers charged in missing N.J. girl’s slaying – Two teenage brothers have been charged with the death of 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale. The mother suspected the boy after she found a suspicious posting on her son’s Facebook. USA Today
U.N. envoy: Syrian government, rebels agree to truce – A U.N. envoy to Syria said that the Syrian government and some rebel leaders have agreed to a ceasefire during an upcoming Muslim holiday. USA Today
Indiana Senate candidate criticized over rape, pregnancy comments – A tea party-backed Indiana Senate candidate recently replaced a longtime Republican senator from office. Richard Mourdock, the senator, has come under fire after telling a live television audience that when a woman becomes pregnant during a rape, “that’s something God intended.” The Chicago Tribune






















