5 things you need to know Wednesday

1. Ron Klain steps in as Ebola czar; airport travel limited from West Africa

After serving as a two-time vice presidential chief of staff, Ron Klain will take charge of efforts to combat the Ebola virus starting Wednesday as "czar." As fears stateside rise, Klain will join in the decision-making processes of how the nation and government should respond to the spread of the virus. In other Ebola-related news, all travelers from outbreak countries in West Africa will be funneled through one of five U.S. airports with enhanced screening starting Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security has announced.

Urgent-care clinics popping up across the US are not equipped to treat a serious illness like Ebola and have been told to immediately call a hospital and public health officials if they suspect a patient may be infected. (Oct. 21) AP

2. Indiana faces continued searches after bodies discovered, while suspect heads to court

Following the discovery of six women's bodies throughout parts of Gary, Ind., the search will continue for other possible victims on Wednesday tied to suspected serial killer Darren Deon Vann. So far, Gary Police Chief Larry McKinley said 90 homes were inspected; more are planned. Vann is also scheduled to make his first court appearance for the killing of Afrika Hardy in the nearby city of Hammond.

Police in Austin, Texas are reviewing cold cases to see if the Indiana man suspected of killing seven women could have connections to murders there as well. Darren Vann was convicted of aggravated rape in Austin in 2009. VPC

3. Want to get your hands on one of Apple's first computers? You may have a chance

Across the pond, the British auctioneers at Bonhams are allowing people to bid on a piece of Apple's history on Wednesday, as they sell one of the tech company's first computers. As just one of 50 created, the Apple I is expected to bring in anywhere from $300,000 to $500,000, reports the Associated Press.

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A vintage Apple computer and a letter by Charles Darwin on the sex life of barnacles are among the unusual pieces of science history that go up for auction in New York later this month. (Oct. 10) AP

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00:00 So this is our inaugural history of science sale. We're
00:03 very excited to be doing this for the first time we
00:05 plan on continuing to do it in the future. So apple
00:09 only got from an American collector. It's fantastic it's in there.
00:15 The best condition of any that we've seen so the last
00:19 four years. I would say that this is indeed rescue mission
00:23 of any that have sold. Feet made 200 of the apple
00:26 ones -- Steve job and Wozniak animated and see jobs family
00:31 garage serve apple computers estimates 800000. Dollars. So it's it's a
00:37 letter from Charles star when. Those written about two years before
00:40 the origin of species is published so 1857. And it's really.
00:46 It's amusing it's it's a very scientific letter he's writing to
00:49 somebody who. Had witnessed the reproductive act amongst particles. So it's
00:56 it's sort of comedic because he's asking these very very detailed
01:00 questions about. You know the physiology. And how things go into
01:05 other things and -- you know. Details of the act but
01:08 it's also very scientific is really winning some notice so it
01:11 gives you insight into. His keen intellect.

4. The Dark Knight rises again in 'Arkham Manor' comic book series

Suddenly the Batcave isn't the weirdest thing in stately Wayne Manor anymore. Batman and Bruce Wayne's mansion begins its tenure as the locale for Gotham City's craziest inmates in Arkham Manor, a new DC Comics series debuting Wednesday. A little background: Arkham Asylum has imploded and the powers-that-be have deemed Wayne Manor as the new house for patients while a new asylum is built.

5. Romanian princess to be sentenced for running cockfighting derbies in Oregon

There's no fairy tale ending for Romanian princess Irina Walker. She pleaded guilty to operating an illegal gambling business in connection with a cockfighting enterprise in rural Oregon back in July and will be sentenced Wednesday. Walker and her husband, John, accepted plea deals in which the government dismissed charges of animal fighting and conspiracy to violate the animal welfare act. Walker, 61, is the third daughter of former Romanian King Michael I, who was forced to abdicate by communists in 1947.

BONUS: CAPS LOCK DAY HAS ARRIVED!

OMG! Wednesday is CAPS LOCK DAY across the country. Just a heads-up in case you think everyone is yelling at you and/or very excited.

And, the essentials:

Weather: The two spots that are forecast to see the most rain Wednesday are the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast, though some other areas will dodge the raindrops too.

The national weather forecast for Wednesday, October 21st calls for rain across the New England, South and Pacific Northwest. VPC

Stocks: U.S. stock futures traded flat as Asia markets advanced.

TV Tonight: Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at The Middle, Modern Family and The 100.

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Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified the new Ebola czar. This has since been corrected.

Contributing: Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, The Associated Press