Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. BIZARRE MIDEAST DYNAMIC BAFFLES WASHINGTON
The U.S. was already toeing a delicate line with Iran on the fight against ISIL north of Baghdad. Syria’s airstrikes against the Sunni extremist network in Iraq complicate the situation even further.
2. WHY US WAS CAUGHT FLAT-FOOTED BY IRAQ INSURGENCY
Officials tell the AP that the CIA has pulled back its spies since American troops left the country.