Pres. Obama on Nelson Mandela: 'the world has lost a beloved friend and mentor.' (NBC News)
Pres. Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul Castro. (AP)
Heritage Action opposes the budget deal in process. (WSJ)
In the still-unsettled VA Atty. General's race, the Republican appears to be at least thinking of having the state legislature decide the race instead of the voters. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Northeast states want EPA to force neighbors to clear the air. (McClatchy)
There's an election in Massachusetts today for the House seat vacated by now-Senator Ed Markey. (AP)
Delay foreseen in removing Syrian chemicals. (NY Times)