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replaces Sen. Corey Brown of Gettysburg, who was chosen to be president pro tempore.
• The president pro tempore presides over the Senate when the lieutenant governor is absent. The full Senate will officially elect the new president pro tempore.
• Republicans will hold a 28-7 edge over Democrats in the Senate when the legislative session opens in January.
• House Republicans and Democrats in both chambers will pick their leaders later this week.
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NDSU loses starting defensive tackle to injury
• FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota State starting defensive tackle Leevon Perry is done for the season after suffering a left knee injury in NDSU's win over South Dakota State on Saturday.
• Bison coach Craig Bohl says the injury to the 6-foot-3, 276-pound junior from Cottage Grove, Minn., is "significant" but hopefully not career-ending.
• The No. 1 ranked and defending national champion Bison (9-1) play at No. 11 Illinois State (8-2) on Saturday.
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10 Things to Know for Today
The Associated Press
• Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today:
• 1. WHAT OBAMA HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE PETRAEUS SCANDAL
• The president will hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m., but it's not clear if he'll address whether national security had been threatened.
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• 2. THE WOMAN IN THE EYE OF THE STORM
• Florida socialite Jill Kelley wonders in a 911 call if her "honorary consul general" title affords her "diplomatic protection" from the media.
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• 3. WHOM OBAMA IS LOBBYING TO AVOID THE 'FISCAL CLIFF'
• He is turning to business and labor groups to support his plan, which includes requiring the wealthy to pay more in taxes.
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• 4. ACCUSER OF ELMO PUPPETEER RECANTS
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