Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday:
1. US SENDING UP TO 300 MILITARY ADVISERS TO IRAQ
Obama also says he’s leaving open the possibility of “targeted and precise military action” in the future.
2. UKRAINE MILITARY MAKES GAINS
As fighting rages near Slovyansk, a rebel chief says his men are outnumbered and outgunned and will probably be forced to retreat.