Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. U.S. MULLS ABSTENTION ON CUBA EMBARGO VOTE AT UN
In an unprecedented move, Washington may be willing to accept a United Nations condemnation of the trade restrictions against Havana without a fight, the AP learns.
2. POPE MEETS WITH FIDEL
However, Francis misses out on an encounter with Cuban dissidents, who are prevented from reaching the cathedral where the greeting was planned.