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Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.,(Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP)


1. House votes on a new speaker
The GOP wants Paul Ryan to be the next Speaker of the House, but the congressman from Wisconsin must be elected by the full House on Thursday to make it official. Republicans hope Ryan can do what retiring Speaker John Boehner couldn't: unite the fractious Republican conference. Ryan is hopeful. Only with the support of the three major Republican factions would he agree to run for the position.
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Fellow Republicans have nominated U.S. Representative Paul Ryan for Speaker of the House. Here are five things to know about the lawmaker from Wisconsin. VPC


2. Three years later, success of<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Superstorm Sandy recovery debated<span style="color: Red;">*</span>
Superstorm Sandy ravaged the Northeast three ago, destroying homes and robbing families of all their possessions in the floods that followed. In its wake, the federal government approved a $50.5 billion aid package to help the people impacted by the storm, and according to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate, those recovery efforts are three years ahead of schedule. Fugate also believes the government was able to avoid many of the mistakes committed after Hurricane Katrina. Not everyone would agree that the recovery has been a success, however, as many victims<span style="color: Red;">*</span>remain unable to return to their homes<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>say red tape has prevented them from getting the assistance they were promised.
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This April 25, 2013 file photo shows homes that were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, at Ortley Beach in Toms River, N.J.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Mel Evans, AP)

3.'Dr. Phil' to air tapes of Jared Fogle talking about child sex
Dr. Phil will air recorded phone conversations from former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle during a two-part show beginning Thursday. A Florida woman who complained to Subway about Fogle in 2011<span style="color: Red;">*</span>claims to have secretly taped him discussing sexual encounters with children, a release from the talk show program said. Fogle —<span style="color: Red;">*</span>who became famous for losing weight by eating Subway sandwiches<span style="color: Red;">*</span>—<span style="color: Red;">*</span>plead guilty to child pornography charges and having sex with minors and will be sentenced in November.
4. Man convicted in prep school sex assault to be sentenced
It could be the final chapter in the "Senior Salute" case. The Vermont man convicted of sexually assaulting a younger student at an elite prep school faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced Thursday.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>A jury in August acquitted<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Owen Labrie of rape but convicted him<span style="color: Red;">*</span>of three counts of misdemeanor sexual assault<span style="color: Red;">*</span>as well as a felony charge of using a computer to lure a minor.<span style="color: Red;">*</span> The case generated national attention when it was revealed that Labrie was engaging in a "Senior Salute," a tradition at St. Paul's<span style="color: Red;">*</span>School in New Hampshire in which graduating seniors attempt to have sex with underclassmen. Labrie's lawyer has argued that Labrie, now 20, has been punished enough and deserves probation.
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Former St. Paul's School student Owen Labrie testifies during his trial at Merrimack Superior Court in Concord, N.H.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Charles Krupa, AP)

5. New phone with shatterproof screen now for sale
How does a new smartphone stand out in a sea of smartphones? Shatterproof screen. Two-day battery life. At least, Motorola and Verizon hope that will do the trick. The carriers start selling the Droid Turbo 2 Thursday ($624 for a 32GB model without a contract). The phone features a 5.4-inch QHD display that Motorola and Verizon claim will be able to withstand drops, slips and tumbles, even those taken on concrete. If it does shatter within the first year,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>they will replace the phone one time for free.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>The Droid Maxx 2 is also on sale Thursday. It boasts the same impressive battery life, but not the shatterproof screen ($384 off-contract).
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Motorola and Verizon have a new high-powered Droid with a cool trick: a shatterproof screen. Ed Baig takes a first look at the new Droid Turbo 2 with Motorola President Rick Osterloh. Eli Blumenthal, USA TODAY

And the essentials:
Weather:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>A pair of storms will cause weather problems across the Northeast and West on Thursday.
Stocks:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>U.S. stock futures were lower Thursday, after the Federal Reserve indicated it might raise the U.S. benchmark rate at its December meeting.
TV tonight:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Wondering<span style="color: Red;">*</span>what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Great Pumpkin, Bones/Sleepy Hollow crossover and Scandal.
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