Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. SAUDI, IRAN TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH IN WAKE OF CLERIC’S EXECUTION
Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Tehran following attacks on the kingdom’s embassy and consulate in the Islamic Republic over the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.
2. ARMED PROTESTERS OCCUPY WILDLIFE REFUGE IN OREGON
The demonstrators, who say they oppose federal land policies, took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge after rallying against the prison sentences of two ranchers who are expected to turn themselves in to federal authorities Monday.