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10 things to Know for Today

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

1. WHY NORTH KOREA IS REVELING IN ITS ICBM LAUNCH

As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vows to never give up missiles or nuclear weapons and North Korean state media exults, this time the accomplishment might actually match the over-the-top description.

2. HOW THE WORLD IS RESPONDING TO NORTH KOREA

The dangerous new reach for weapons Pyongyang hopes to top with nuclear warheads one day is spurring U.S. demands for “global action” to counter the threat.