10 Things to Know for Today, Sept. 30

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

1. TRUMP ALLIES STRUGGLE OVER HOW TO MANAGE IMPEACHMENT THREAT

Republicans' talking points on the whistleblower scandal include a debunked conspiracy theory, the "deep state" and Joe Biden's son.

2. 'THIS WAS A HEINOUS CRIME'

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says he takes full responsibility for the grisly murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi but denies he ordered it.

3. TRANSGENDER WOMAN'S CASE HEADS TO SUPREME COURT

The high court will hear Aimee Stephens' case Oct. 8 over whether a federal civil rights law that bars job discrimination on the basis of sex protects transgender people.

4. 'THIS GENERATION HAS HELPED US WITH OUR POLITICAL AWAKENING'

Hong Kong's older protesters admire the bravery and tireless zeal of their younger counterparts.

5. WHAT FASHION CHAIN HAS FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY

The privately held company Forever 21 is closing 178 stores in the U.S.

6. WHAT REAL LIFE ORDEAL IS COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN

"The Cave" will tell the story of the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave deep inside a northern Thai mountain.

7. CHINESE OFFICIALS PAY RESPECT TO FOUNDER OF COMMUNIST STATE

Chinese Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping honors Mao Zedong ahead of a massive celebration of the People's Republic's 70th anniversary that will emphasize its rise to global prominence.

8. URUGUAY'S LAX CONTROLS ATTRACT DRUG TRAFFICKERS

It appears that in Uruguay's bid to speed up trade and lower export costs, customs controls have been neglected and the roving eye of the global drug trade found an easy shipment point, government officials found.

9. WHO WILL APPLY FOR PUBLIC FINANCING FOR PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will be the first to seek assistance to give his struggling fundraising efforts a boost.

10. THE SAINTS BEAT THE COWBOYS

New Orleans survives quarterback Drew Brees' absence with a 12-10 win over previously unbeaten Dallas.