This image released by Starpix shows Paul McCartney, center, on stage with firefighters at the 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Proceeds from the show will be distributed through the Robin Hood Foundation. (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today:
1. WHY NORTH KOREA’S ROCKET MAY NOT BE A THREAT YET
Experts say North Korea is still years away from developing nuclear missiles that could hit targets.
2. SYRIA’S CLOSEST ALLY SAYS ASSAD IS LOSING CONTROL
Russia’s deputy foreign minister says the opposition may win the civil war.