10 things to know for Thursday

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012

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Ian Rone, 12, surprises Alena Byrn, 16, with a face full of flakes while snowball fighting at the Overton Shell, Wednesday Dec. 26, 2012 in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis managed to avoid the heavy snow that blanketed much of Arkansas, but Overton park was bustling with kids taking advantage of an almost white Christmas.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today. Please note some stories are not yet published:

1. WINTER STORM LASHES NORTHEAST

After dumping record snow in Arkansas and causing blizzard conditions across the Midwest, the storm headed to New England. Click here for story

2. OBAMA RETURNS DAYS BEFORE 'FISCAL CLIFF' DEADLINE

But no new negotiations are scheduled to avert deep spending cuts and higher taxes. Click here for story

3. A $1B PLUS SETTLEMENT FOR TOYOTA DRIVERS

The agreement over acceleration problems with the Prius is one of the largest in U.S. history. Click here for story

4. AN AILING FORMER PRESIDENT

George H.W. Bush is in intensive care at a Houston hospital, where his fever has worsened and doctors have put him on a liquid diet. Click here for story

5. A MAP OF GUN OWNERS DRAWS FIRE

A New York City-area newspaper's publication of permit owners' names and addresses sparked outrage about privacy.

6. WHO HAWAII'S NEW SENATOR WILL BE

Brian Schatz, Hawaii's lieutenant governor, was appointed to succeed the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.

7. WHAT STARBUCKS IS DOING TO AVERT THE 'FISCAL CLIFF'

Employees in Washington, D.C., are writing "Come Together" on cups to send lawmakers a message.

8. RUSSIA, ENVOY PUSH TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT IN SYRIA

Lakhdar Brahimi wants to revive a long-shelved peace plan that never took effect. Click here for story

9. WHY ZUCKERBERG'S SISTER SAYS HER FACEBOOK PHOTO WENT TOO FAR

Randi Zuckerberg tweeted her objection when a marketing director posted a family picture that came up on her Facebook news feed to thousands.

10. HOMELESS IN THE HAMPTONS

Churches shelter about 50 people a night who say they grew up in the exclusive waterfront communities, but can't make ends meet.

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