10 things to know for Monday

[July 02, 2012]   (AP) -- Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (all times EDT):

1. MITT ROMNEY'S DOOMSDAY SCENARIO FOR HEALTH CARE IS A STRETCH

Job losses, deficit increase, and losing your insurance are not entirely accurate repercussions of President Barack Obama's signature legislation.

2. AFTER A WEEKEND WITHOUT ELECTRICITY, COMMUTERS FACE FRUSTRATING ROADS

The mid-Atlantic region may have a tough ride back to work as mass-transit delays and poor road conditions loom.

3. MEXICO'S FORMER LONG-TIME RULING PARTY SET TO SAIL BACK TO POWER

The PRI promises to be democratic, but its autocratic history leaves many wondering.

4. STUDY SAYS EARLY FULL-TERM BABIES MAY FACE LATER SCHOOL WOES

A little more time in the womb may matter, according to the latest research, which may redefine what a premature birth means.

5. WHAT THE ROMNEYS DO ON SUMMER VACATION

Water ski, paddleboard, and go to church. Picturesque lakeside vacation means worship too for the devout GOP candidate and his family.

6. BARCLAYS CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN

Accepting the blame for a price-fixing scandal and $453 million in fines, British bank boss steps down.

7. EUROZONE JOBLESS RATE REACHES 11.1 PERCENT

As currency bloc reaches highest unemployment level since common currency was adopted, Spain has one in every four people looking for a job.

8. SAUDI WOMEN ATHLETES FEAR BACKLASH

The conservative kingdom's female athletes may make history by taking part in the Olympics. But some are wary of conservative reaction at home.

9. PHELPS LOCKS DOWN 8 SPOTS IN LONDON

The 14-time medalist is "still excited about the games." For Dara Torres, however, making her sixth Olympic team is down to one last chaotic lap.

10. BLEEPS REIGN AS FOUL LANGUAGE DOMINATES BET AWARDS

Entire segments of performances are bleeped while tribute to Whitney Houston moves stars to tears.

[Associated Press]

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