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• The military launches an operation to free hostages and capture or kill armed militants after a bloodbath at an upscale Nairobi mall. But hours later, the standoff continues.
• 2. GOP'S CONCLUSION FROM MASSACRE
• Republican lawmakers say the attack shows al-Qaida is growing in size and strength, belying the Obama administration's claims that it has grown weaker.
• 3. FAMILIAR PROBLEMS AWAIT OBAMA AT UN
• The president, attending the annual General Assembly meetings, will be confronted by three longstanding issues -- Iran, Syria and the elusive peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
• 4. US STRUGGLES TO FULFILL AID PLEDGE
• Making good on its promise of nearly $1.3 billion in assistance to millions of desperate Syrians in the chaotic war zone is proving difficult.
• 5. 'BREAKING BAD' HONORED AS TV'S BEST DRAMA
• It's the first Emmy for the brutal saga and comes one week before AMC is due to air the series finale.
• 6. WHY YOU NEEDN'T FRET IF YOU MISSED THE EMMYS
• The AP's Frazier Moore says the show was just so-so and Neil Patrick Harris fell short as the host.
• 7. FAREWELL TO THE VW BUS
• Volkswagen says production will end Dec. 31 in Brazil, the last place in the world where the iconic vehicle is still being made.
• 8. HOW RIHANNA TIPPED OFF THE COPS
• A photo she tweeted showing her cuddling an endangered primate leads to the arrest of two people in Thailand for allegedly peddling protected species.
• 9. NEW CHORE FOR PLUMBERS
• Increasingly popular bathroom wipes -- thick, premoistened towelettes -- aren't as flushable as the ads say.
• 10. WHO'S STILL WINLESS IN THE NFL
• Three weeks into the season, six teams still haven't won a game -- including the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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