i'm kristen welker. here are some of your top headlines this morning. >>> u.s. marines launch an assault on southern afghanistan under the grip of the taliban for years. so far there's no word of casualties, but u.s. force versus met heavy resistance in the assault which comes just days before the country's presidential election. >>> tomko lom bee yann drug boss who appeared on the fbi 10 most wanted list next to osama bin laden. prosecutors will recommend the man who was once said to be providing over half the colombian cocaine in the united states spend 45 years in prison. >>> it sounds like a cheesy movie plot but the host of a tv crime show is ordering killings to boost ratings. the host, right wing politician and former policeman faces drug trafficking and gang involvement. >>> in paris, a russian visitor described as unhinged tossed a mug at the mona lisa painting. she is reportedly frustrated in her attempts to become a french citiz citizen. >>> now here's an early look how wall street will kick o