Hopes deteriorate for bipartisan compromise; ‘Global’ consequences if U.S. defaults on debt; Red-blue division isn’t so black and white; SCOTUS to rule on states’ power to ban affirmative action; Helmet cam shows Medal of Honor recipient’s compassion; Wounded soldier struggles to salute; Hans Riegel, Gummi Bear mogul, dies at 90; Apple hires Burberry CEO; Amy Poehler, Tina Fey to host two more Golden Globes; New Hampshire school bans the game of tag; Special needs kids find joy on football field.Oct. 16, 2013
