Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.
1. SURGEON WITH EBOLA DIES AT NEBRASKA HOSPITAL
The death of Dr. Martin Salia, who contracted the disease in his native Sierra Leone, is a reminder of how important it is to get early treatment, a health official says.
2. WHAT’S LATEST SIGN EUROPE IS FERTILE RECRUITING GROUND FOR JIHADISTS
The extremists shown in the Islamic State beheading video include at least one Frenchman and possibly two Britons, authorities say.
3. STATE OF EMERGENCY IN FERGUSON, MISSOURI
Gov. Jay Nixon activates the National Guard ahead of a grand jury decision on whether a white police officer will be charged in the fatal shooting of a black 18-year-old in the St. Louis suburb.
4. MASS MURDERER HAS MARRIAGE PLANS
Charles Manson has received a license to wed a 26-year-old woman who visits him in prison.
5. WHY EARLIER AMNESTY FOR IMMIGRANTS DIDN’T PROVOKE SIMILAR UPROAR
Unlike Obama’s planned moves in a divided Washington, amnesties agreed to by Reagan and George H.W. Bush took place amid a sweeping, bipartisan immigration overhaul.
6. PRODUCTION LAGGING AT HUGE CALIFORNIA SOLAR PLANT
One reason is as basic as it gets: The sun isn’t shining as much as expected.
7. FRANCIS PLANS FIRST PAPAL VISIT TO US
The pope will visit Philadelphia — and maybe New York and Washington — next fall.
8. WHO’S BENEFITING FROM LOWER ENERGY COSTS
In the 12 months that ended in September, U.S. airlines saved $1.6 billion on jet fuel.
9. BILL COSBY SILENT AS ACCUSATIONS SWIRL ANEW
The veteran comic’s rock-solid persona seems in danger of permanent erosion amid persistent sex-assault allegations from years ago.
10. MIAMI MARLINS AGREE TO TERMS WITH THEIR SLUGGER
Giancarlo Stanton’s $325 million, 13-year deal is the most lucrative ever for an American athlete.
