5 things you need to know Monday
Diplomats meet in Paris to discuss Islamic State
Secretary of State John Kerry is in Paris for a meeting Monday on providing aid to the new Iraqi government after spending the week in the Middle East rounding up support against the Islamic State extremists. Over the weekend, the Islamic State released a video showing a militant beheading a British aid worker, David Haines, 44. It was similar to recent videos showing the beheadings of two American journalists, James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
Obama to present Medal of Honor to Vietnam War soldiers
President Obama will present the Medal of Honor to two men who served in the Vietnam War, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins and Army Spc. Donald P. Sloat. Adkins, who was deployed three times to Vietnam with the Special Forces, plans to attend the ceremony. He is being recognized for pulling wounded comrades to safety while under enemy fire in 1966. Sloat was killed in action in 1970, when he used his body to shield his fellow soldiers from a grenade. Congress granted an exemption allowing Adkins and Sloat to receive the medals, which normally must be presented within three years of the act of heroism. A similar exemption was granted to 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, who died more than 150 years ago at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Detroit bankruptcy trial likely to resume today
The crucial settlement between the city of Detroit and Syncora, a bond insurer that was fighting the city's restructuring plan, halted Detroit's bankruptcy proceedings until Monday. Going forward, the case could proceed on a faster track because of the settlement. The break gives the city and Syncora a chance to finalize the settlement — a significant breakthrough in the case that would transform Syncora from the city's fiercest opponent to one of its allies. It would give other creditors a chance to digest the deal and prepare for the remainder of the trial without Syncora leading the charge against the city. The city is likely to resume calling its witnesses Monday. Glenn Bower and Alan Perry, both actuaries with the Milliman firm, are next on the witness list.
'Dancing With the Stars' kicks off Season 19
Oh, yes, it's time to tango once again. The 19th season of Dancing With the Stars kicks off Sept. 15 on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT with the usual assortment of sports stars, reality-TV celebs, young actors we've never heard of, older actors and actresses in search of a comeback moment, a political commentator and the show's first YouTube star. Julianne Hough returns as the fourth judge, joining Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli. The first elimination will be Sept. 16. Here's the full cast.
Tim Tebow joins 'Good Morning America'
Breakfast time just became Tebow time. Starting today, Tim Tebow, the former football star and current SEC Network analyst, will be on the top-rated ABC morning show Good Morning America. He'll serve as a contributor and will help launch GMA's "Motivate Me Monday" series, which focuses on stories of triumph from people across the country. Tebow will do both studio and location shots, according to an ABC news release.
Bonus: The most famous royal redhead turns 30 today. Happy birthday, Prince Harry!
And the essentials:
Weather: The national weather forecast Monday calls for rain in most of the East, nice temps in the Northwest and a scorcher in the Southwest.
Stocks: Stock futures traded lower as investors await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates this week.
TV Tonight: Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at Dancing With the Stars and the Bacall salute.
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Contributing: The Associated Press