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10 Things to Know for Friday

In this Nov. 6, 2016 photo, a dead dog lies outside deteriorated government-built homes, put up during former President Hugo Chavez's presidency, painted in Venezuela's flag colors in Punta de Araya, Sucre state, Venezuela. The homes sit in an abandoned area located between turf controlled by the Marval fishing family and rival clan "Los Betas" that the Marvals call pirates. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
In this Nov. 6, 2016 photo, a dead dog lies outside deteriorated government-built homes, put up during former President Hugo Chavez's presidency, painted in Venezuela's flag colors in Punta de Araya, Sucre state, Venezuela. The homes sit in an abandoned area located between turf controlled by the Marval fishing family and rival clan "Los Betas" that the Marvals call pirates. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) In this Nov. 6, 2016 photo, a dead dog lies outside deteriorated government-built homes, put up during former President Hugo Chavez's presidency, painted in Venezuela's flag colors in Punta de Araya, Sucre state, Venezuela. The homes sit in an abandoned area located between turf controlled by the Marval fishing family and rival clan "Los Betas" that the Marvals call pirates. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

By Associated Press 2 min read

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

1. TRUMP MEETS WITH FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF OHIO STATE SHOOTING

In a brief statement to reporters, the president-elect avoided the inflammatory rhetoric that has marked his response to other attacks.

2. JOHN GLENN, FIRST AMERICAN TO ORBIT EARTH, DIES AT 95

Tributes poured in from politicians, astronauts and others for the fighter pilot who became an all-American hero with boy next door looks and a successful political career.