Day two of the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor is expected to focus more sharply on what happened leading up to the singer's death and the events immediately following it.

Accused Giffords gunman back in court, this time medicated ...
When a judge weighs at a 1 p.m. hearing whether Jared Lee Loughner can competently stand trial, the defendant will be under the effects of the psychotropic drugs he's been forced to take.

U.N. Security Council to review Palestinian statehood ... 
9:30 a.m. session on Abbas request comes after Israel announces it will build 1,100 more homes on contested land in Jerusalem.

Amazon expected to unveil iPad competitor ...
Apple has had many challengers in tablets, but none have the online retailer's staggering ability to sell e-books, movies and music. CEO Jeff Bezos is to reveal all at 10 a.m.

TOday is the 75th Birthday of WINDEX.

President Obama will speak to students from a high school in Washington. His remarks will be televised and streamed on the internet.

TODAY is the deadline to register for the Ga Public Policy Foundation's  LEGISLATIVE POLICY BRIEFING Friday at the Cobb Energy Center.  Speakers include Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Home DEpot founder Bernie Marcus.

Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks at the Gwinnett Tech Life Sciences Center Building dedication this morning.  The three-story facility will serve around 3000 health science students each year.  Congrats to Gwinnett Tech Pres. Sharon Bartels and her staff for making this happen..

ATLANTA  LEGENDS DINNER TONIGHT ... Officials with ASCAP Rhythm & Soul and the Ford Motor Company hold annual ATL Legends Dinner. Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri and Ne-Yo among those confirmed to attend at W Atlanta Midtown Hotel