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Amid tensions in the South China Sea, NPR sat down with Philippines' Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro. He has accused China of "gutter talk" and "propaganda" in its territorial claims.

Lawmakers on the so-called supercommittee are expected to confirm that they can't agree on a way to cut future deficits. In New York City, authorities say they stopped a "lone wolf" terrorist from building pipe bombs.

St. Louis forced a Game 7 in the World Series. After Thursday's big rally, stock markets are dipping as investors take profits. And the flooding in Thailand continues.

Also: At least 31 dead in Siberian plane crash; Suu Kyi's party celebrates elections win in Myanmar; Kansas, Kentucky square off tonight in men's basketball final.

Also: Dozens of Kmart and Sears stories to close; al-Qaida in Iraq claims responsibility for last week's deadly bombings in Baghdad; "moving melee causes chaos" at Mall of America.

Also: Wife of soldier accused in deaths of 17 Afghan civilians says it's "unbelievable" he did it; U.S. and China map out response to North Korea; Cheney's operation underscores heart transplant issues.

Trade between China and Russia has increased over the past year, especially with Chinese purchases of Russian oil and gas.

Occupy Wall Street is getting a shot in the arm, as some of America's largest unions and several key Democrats have supported the movement. The gain in momentum comes as offshoots of the original Manhattan group plan marches and protests around the nation.

Four-Star Gen. William "Kip" Ward's downfall has been mysterious. A report sheds light on why he might lose two of his stars.

Joel Quenneville has quit as coach of the Florida hockey team following a report about the handling of sexual assault accusations from a player for the Blackhawks during Quenneville's tenure there.