P.M. Headlines

(Christian Science Monitor): "Government shutdown affecting military death benefits: Charity steps up"

(Washington Post): "For Janet Yellen, Obama’s Federal Reserve nominee, quiet patience paid off"

(New York Times): "As pressure mounts, House G.O.P. weighs short-term debt deal"

(National Journal): "Republicans are awfully close to violating the Constitution"

(New York Post): "Suicide of the right"