10 Things to Know: Nov. 14

1. HAGEL SEEKING TOP-TO-BOTTOM CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT OF NUKES

His action follows stories by The Associated Press that revealed problems in management, morale, security and safety in America's nuclear force.

2. TERROR GROUPS FORGE ALLIANCE

The accord between the Islamic State militants and al-Qaida's affiliate in Syria could present new difficulties for the U.S. strategy against IS.

3. OBAMA GOING IT ALONE ON IMMIGRATION

He's poised to unveil executive actions that will shield possibly 5 million immigrants living in the country illegally from deportation, advocates say.

4. SECRET SERVICE RAPPED FOR WHITE HOUSE BREACH

Several officers on duty didn't even see accused intruder Omar Gonzalez climb a White House fence because their view of the grounds was blocked by a construction project, investigators say.

5. WHY COMET SPACECRAFT'S BATTERY MIGHT GO DEAD

The lander came to rest next to a cliff that's blocking sunlight to its solar panels.

6. POSSIBLE MOTIVE OUTLINED IN PA. TROOPER SHOOTING

Suspect Eric Frein launched the attack because he was dissatisfied with government and wanted to "wake people up," authorities allege.

7. HOW AMERICANS ARE BUYING INTO CHINESE STOCKS

Billions of dollars from new mainland Chinese stock offerings are entering U.S. investors' portfolios through pension and mutual funds.

8. MOVIE HOUSE ON THE MARKET - WITH GOURMET KITCHEN 'TO DIE FOR'

An English Tudor dwelling on New York's Staten Island that was featured in "The Godfather" is for sale for just under $3 million.

9. WHO'S SMOKING MORE E-CIGARETTES IN US

High schools students' use of the nicotine devices has tripled in recent years, the government says.

10. CLAYTON KERSHAW CROWNED NL MVP

The Dodgers' left-hander is the first pitcher to win the award in nearly a half-century. The Angels' Mike Trout is named AL MVP.