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Top Stories: Pakistan Quake; MacArthur Genius Grants

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Pakistan Quake Killed Hundreds, Created Island Off Coast.

-- Latest MacArthur Geniuses Include Sound Savior.

And here are more early headlines:

Kenya Opens Investigation Into Mall Attack By Militants. ( The New York Times)

Kerry, Lavrov Meet At U.N. In 'Constructive' Session. ( CNN)

U.N. Weapons Inspectors Returning To Syria. ( U.N. News Centre)

Death Toll From Mexican Storms Reaches 130, More Rain Forecast. ( Reuters)

In A First, Senate Confirms Openly Gay Federal Appellate Judge. ( Los Angeles Times)

Boston Voters Pick Two Candidates To Vie For Mayor. ( Boston Herald)

Gambling Conference Opens With Flashy Performers In Las Vegas. ( The Associated Press)

Willie Nelson's Toy Armadillo Is Stolen From Stage. ( Westchester Journal News)

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Korva Coleman is a newscaster for NPR.