10 Things to Know for Today: 11-29

11/29/2013
ASSOCIATED PRESS
  • Steelers-Ravens-Football

    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 22-20. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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    • Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

    1. BLACK FRIDAY GETS OFF TO EARLY START

    Shoppers eager to score a good deal rush to stores that were open on Thanksgiving Day.

    2. WHAT RETAILERS KNOW ABOUT YOU

    Companies use advanced technology to help you shop and to learn more about your spending habits.

    3. BUDGET CUTS ARE HURTING THE MILITARY’S PREPAREDNESS

    While experts are not yet sounding the alarm bells, some analysts say two or three more years of cutbacks could leave the military unprepared for war.

    4. U.N. ISSUES WARNING ON SYRIAN CHILDREN

    The raging war in Syria has forced over a million kids to become refugees and to provide for their families through manual labor.

    5. THAI PROTESTERS STORM ARMY HEADQUARTERS

    Demonstrators continue targeting high-level government offices in the sixth consecutive day of unrest.

    6. HOW A MORMON BISHOP TAUGHT HIS FLOCK A LESSON

    Disguised as a homeless man, he tested compassion at a church in Utah and then, to loud gasps, revealed himself to the worshippers.

    7. WHY SOME DEMOCRATS ARE DISTANCING THEMSELVES FROM OBAMA

    The president’s health care overhaul woes have left members of his own party wary of their 2014 fate.

    8. EUROPE LOSES OUT ON UKRAINE BUT ATTRACTS OTHER FORMER SOVIET REPUBLICS

    After this week’s snub from Kiev, the EU reached association agreements with the smaller countries of Georgia and Moldova.

    9. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER HELPS DEAF FANS CONNECT TO FAVORITE SINGERS

    The 33-year-old Maine resident signs at concerts of Eminem, Jay-Z and Bruce Springsteen.

    10. RAVENS MOVE INTO PLAYOFF POSITION

    Baltimore stops a 2-point conversion attempt by Pittsburgh with just over a minute remaining to hold off the Steelers 22-20.