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War powers request today? and other headlines

Morning headlines: AP reports that Pres. Obama's request to Congress for authorization to fight ISIS could come today, OK considers gas chamber executions.

Pres. Obama's war powers request could come as early as today. (AP)

Bashar al Assad says Syria is informed of U.S.-led airstrikes against ISIS. (BBC)

Harry Reid to undergo surgery again. (Politico)

Oklahoma considers gas chamber to execute death row inmates. (AP)

Illinois governor strikes first blow against public-sector unions. (AP)

Under pressure from Congress, Secret Service deputy director resigns. (Washington Post)

Niger to deploy troops to fight Boko Haram. (Reuters)

What are you reading this morning? Let us know in the comments, please.