Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. IRAQI FORCES REPEL EXTREMISTS' ATTACK IN FALLUJAH

The attack comes as government troops and Shiite militias battle to recapture the last major city in western Iraq still under Islamic State group control.

2. WHERE WAL-MART BANKS ON OVERSEAS GROWTH

The retail giant sets its sights on the lucrative Chinese market in its struggle to build an international empire, but has to adapt to local culture and customs.

3. WHO'S BRACING FOR MORE FLOODS

Some southeast Texas communities are preparing for record high water along the Brazos River, expected to crest just two years after it had run dry in places because of drought.

4. SOUTH KOREA SAYS NORTH'S LATEST MISSILE LAUNCH LIKELY FAILED

The fourth apparent misfire in a row somewhat tempers recent worries that Pyongyang was pushing quickly toward its goal of a nuclear-tipped missile that can reach America's mainland.

5. WHY CIA GIVES TOP-SECRET BRIEFINGS TO PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES

They are designed to get GOP and Democratic front-runners up to speed on problems around the globe in preparation of a White House win.

6. COUNSELOR SUFFERS PERSONAL LOSS IN SAN BERNARDINO SHOOTINGS

Mandy Pifer leaves counseling to mourn for her boyfriend who was killed in the attack that left 14 people dead and 22 injured.

7. DIRECTOR SAYS CINCINNATI ZOO SAFE DESPITE GORILLA TRAGEDY

Thane Maynard defends the shooting of a rare species to protect a 4-year-old boy who entered the primate's exhibit.

8. HOW RHODE ISLAND HOPES TO CLAIM CAPT. COOK'S SHIP

If The Endeavour is found at the bottom of Newport Harbor, the state says an obscure colonial maritime practice will allow it to take possession of the famed explorer's ship.

9. MEXICO SOCCER PLAYER RECOUNTS CAPTURE, ESCAPE

Kidnapped in the dangerous state of Tamaulipas, Alan Pulido overpowers a captor, then calls police for help.

10. CURRY, GOLDEN STATE REACH NBA FINALS AGAIN

The Warriors defeat The Thunder in a Game 7 of the Western Conference to return to the championship series.