10 Things to Know for Wednesday
By The Associated Press, Associated Press
May 26, 2015 8:19 PM CDT
Jack Sock of the U.S. returns the ball to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in Paris. (AP Photo/David Vincent)   (Associated Press)

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

1. US STAYING THE COURSE, DESPITE GAINS BY ISLAMIC STATE EXTREMISTS

For now, Obama is showing no sign of easing his opposition to sending American forces back into combat in Iraq.

2. HOUSTON AMONG STORM'S CHIEF VICTIMS

High water from the torrential rain in the region affects virtually every part of the city — with at least 2,500 vehicles abandoned by drivers seeking higher ground, officials say.

3. HOW AMTRAK IS RESPONDING TO DEADLY DERAILMENT

The rail operator says it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record the actions of train engineers. The cause of this month's crash in Philadephia remains a mystery.

4. IRS: THIEVES GOT ACCESS TO 100,000 TAX RETURNS

Personal tax information can be used to claim fraudulent tax refunds — a growing business for identity thieves.

5. COLORADO THEATER SHOOTER'S NOTEBOOK DESCRIBES 'OBSESSION TO KILL' SINCE CHILDHOOD

The prosecution says James Holmes' writings provide evidence that he was sane at the time of the massacre. The defense disagrees.

6. GUNFIRE, EXPLOSIONS BREAK OUT IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD IN AFGHANISTAN'S CAPITAL

A guesthouse popular with foreigners appears to be the target of the attack by insurgents in Kabul, an official says.

7. WHAT'S DRIVING CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS' ACQUISITION OF TIME WARNER CABLE

The $55 billion deal is part of a wave of consolidation in the cable industry as TV watchers increasingly look online for their fix.

8. TACO BELL, PIZZA HUT GETTING RID OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, FLAVORS

They're the latest big food companies to say they're dropping ingredients that people might find unappetizing.

9. ACTOR, PLAYWRIGHT ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF DRUNKEN DRIVING

Sam Shepard failed a field sobriety test after his arrest outside a restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, police say.

10. WHICH AMERICAN IS OFF TO RUNNING START AT FRENCH OPEN

Twenty-two-year-old Jack Sock upsets 10th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in the tournament's opening round.

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