10 Stories We Are Following Today

Here's a look at some of the top stories around the nation we will be following today:

1. Mass Shooting in California

A heavily armed man and woman dressed for battle open fire on a holiday banquet for his co-workers, killing 14 people in a precision assault, authorities say, later dying in a shootout with police.

2. Court Ruling in Oscar Pistorius Case

The double-amputee Olympian saw a lower court's ruling on the lesser charge of manslaughter overturned in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. PISTORIUS

3. Britain Bombs Syria

Britain's defense secretary says British Tornados struck at oil fields that help finance the activities of the Islamic State group.

4. Trump Says He Can Bring Peace to Mideast

In an interview with AP, the front-runner says that if he's elected president, he'll know within six months whether he can achieve a peace accord between Israelis and Palestinians.

5. Obamacare Could Soon Be Dismantled by Senate

Republicans are driving toward Senate approval _ and a certain veto _ of legislation that would demolish Obama's health care law and halt Planned Parenthood's federal money.

6. Freddie Gray Court Case Gets Started

Prosecutors say Baltimore Officer William Porter committed a crime through negligence when he failed to get help as Gray lay on the floor of a transport van complaining he couldn't breathe, but the defense paints a starkly contrasting narrative.

7. Syrian Refugee Raises Big Money

A refugee from Syria photographed selling pens in the streets of Beirut is now running three businesses after an online crowdfunding campaign in his name collected $191,000. LEBANON-SYRIA REFUGEE

8. No More Places to Bury the Dead

In Hong Kong, limited land to build cemeteries and soaring property prices mean the city is fast running out of space to bury the dead. HONG KONG-NO SPACE TO DIE

9. Quite an Endurance Challenge for this Woman

Becca Pizzi is vying to become the first U.S. woman to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. TROTTING THE GLOBE

10. More FIFA Leaders in Hot Water

Two officials of soccer's governing body are arrested at the request of U.S. authorities in a widening bribery case that has rocked the sport. FIFA RAIDS