Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. U.S. HAS NO GOOD OPTION TO PROTECT SECOND JOURNALIST HOSTAGE
After the Islamic State beheaded reporter James Foley, the White House must decide how it will tackle the terrorist group bearing in mind it’s holding another American citizen.
2. BLACK LEADERS CALM FERGUSON CROWDS
Many of the volunteers trying to ease tensions in the St. Louis suburb tell angry protesters that looting and violence will overshadow Michael Brown’s killing.