Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:

1. US AIMS AT HACKING LINKED TO CHINA

Obama's get-tough tactics could include fines, penalties and other trade restrictions.

2. HOW PISTORIUS SAYS HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS KILLED

The double-amputee Olympian testifies that he mistook the fashion model for an intruder on Valentine's Day.

3. MARINE BOWS OUT OF RUNNING FOR TOP MILITARY JOB

Gen. John Allen had appeared a shoo-in to be the next commander of allied forces in Europe.

4. GAS EXPLOSION TAKES OUT KANSAS CITY BLOCK

Fourteen are injured in an accident believed to be caused by a utility contractor.

5. POLICE ID GUNMAN IN CALIF. SPREE THAT LEFT 4 DEAD

The shooter was an unemployed, 20-year-old part-time student who lived with his parents.

6. BUCKING THE TREND OF CYBERCRIME

Burglars in Belgium went low-tech to steal $50 million worth of diamonds from an airport. Continued...