We want to begin with breaking news overseas, gunfire outside
the US Embassy near Beirut, Lebanon.
The Lebanese army says a gunman tried to attack the
embassy.
Officials say soldiers shot the gunman, who is described as
a Syrian national.
The gunfight reportedly lasted for nearly half an hour, and
the shooter was taken to a hospital.
We are told no embassy staff members were injured, and
the Lebanese military says it deployed troops around the embassy.
Of course, tensions in the region have been high during
the war in nearby Gaza.
Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon are often exchanging fire with Israeli
troops.
We'll bring you more details as we get them.