Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. ISRAELIS PAY RESPECTS TO SHIMON PERES
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu puts down a wreath beside the casket of the Jewish state’s ninth president as preparations for his funeral are underway.
2. NOTHING EASY FOR PARTISAN CONGRESS
Lawmakers complete their most elementary task after an intense weekslong struggle, finalizing a deal to fund the government just days ahead of a shutdown deadline.