TODAY'S TALKING POINTS 09-16-15

TODAY'S TALKING POINTS

Ben Carson is closing in on the Donald. The latest CBS/New York Times poll showed the retired neurosurgeon gaining on the GOP’s favorite candidate — and they’re both pulling away from the rest of the candidate pool.

Carson will take the stage again during round two of the GOP debates tonight, and maybe he’ll have a bit less stage fright (paywall) this time around. Whether you’re a staunch Republican or eyeing Bernie Sanders’ rise to Democratic stardom, Twitter just made it easier for you to donate to your favorite contender.

The Fed is considering an interest rate hike. An increase — which would be the first in nine years — could result in slightly more expensive mortgages and higher student loan payments, but the operative word is slightly. Here's why you really shouldn't worry.

North Korea said it restarted its nuclear facilities. After boasting about its plutonium and uranium supply, North Korea said it was ready to use nuclear weapons “any time” against the U.S. The news came after a warning that the country wants to use banned long-range missiles to mark the 70th anniversary of the dominant Workers’ Party of Korea on Oct. 10.

Jeff Bezos made a huge announcement about space travel. The Amazon CEO and founder of Blue Origin, a private aerospace company, said he would start launching rockets from Florida at Cape Canaveral’s Complex 36 later this decade. Competition to hit the stars could mean faster innovation and the chance that you could travel through our universe sooner.

Australia bombed the Islamic State group for the first time. Two of their airstrikes on the group's tactical unit destroyed an armored personnel carrier. France is expected to join the airstrikes soon.