TODAY'S TALKING POINTS 09-29-15

TODAY'S TALKING POINTS

The U.N. kicked off its 70th General Assembly. Quite a few diplomatic rockstars spoke at the annual political gabfest, but Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama stole the show. Obama debated the best way to solve Syria’s crisis with Putin, who pitched an anti-terror coalition to fight the Islamic State group. The two didn't exactly agree on a solution, but Obama said he’d be open to working with all nations, including former foe Russia and current frenemy Iran, to resolve the conflict.

In other U.N. news, Saudi Arabia is now heading up a panel on the organization’s Human Rights Council and is tasked with choosing experts to “report and advise on human rights from a thematic or country-specific perspective." The catch? Saudi Arabia has one of the worst human rights records.

CNN is saving a seat for Joe Biden at the debate table. While the VP hasn’t yet announced any plans for a shot at the presidency, CNN made sure he knew that he’d still be eligible to join in the Oct. 13 debate, even if he declares his plans the same day. For someone who isn't in the race, he sure is popular.

While Biden may or may not be ramping up campaign plans, Donald Trump is diving in headfirst. The bold businessman revealed an ambitious tax planthat would eliminate taxes for millions of middle-class Americans — but also benefit corporations and the rich.

The Taliban conquered the Afghan city of Kunduz. The group seized the transport hub in their first major victory since 2001. Interesting timing, since the attack coincides with the one-year anniversary of Afghanistan’s national unity government. Afghan forces are working overtime to take back the city with thesupport of a U.S. airstrike.

Tesla's Model X is finally here. The electric SUV that we've been waiting for since it was announced in 2012 will be delivered Tuesday and seen in your neighbors' driveways by early 2016. It's already been pre-ordered by more than 20,000 customers.

FIFA’s Sepp Blatter doesn’t want to step down. Even though the soccer honcho is under criminal investigation for his possible involvement in widespread corruption, Blatter said he’s done nothing “illegal or improper” and plans to stick around for a while.