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| House faces test on ‘fiscal cliff’ deal Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 08:18 AM PST  The deal may face opposition from conservatives who want more spending cuts and liberals who want to raise more taxes. Full Story | Top |
| With fiscal deal, economy dodges bullet ... for now Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 04:26 AM PST  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A deal worked out by Senate leaders to avoid the "fiscal cliff" was far from any "grand bargain" of deficit reduction measures. But if approved by the House of Representatives, it could help the country steer clear of recession, although enough austerity would remain in place to likely keep the economy growing at a lackluster pace. The Senate approved a last-minute deal early Tuesday morning to scale back $600 billion in scheduled tax hikes and government spending cuts that economists widely agree would tip the economy into recession. ... Full Story | Top |
| The 124th Rose Parade kicks off on a cold morning Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 08:54 AM PST  PASADENA, Calif. (AP) â€" The 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena kicked off on a chilly New Year's morning with the theme "Oh the Places You'll Go!" named in honor of the Dr. Seuss book. Full Story | Top |
| Sandy Hook students, teachers head back to school Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 10:22 AM PST  Classes start Thursday at a repurposed school in the neighboring town of Monroe, where the students' desks have been taken along with backpacks and other belongings that were left behind following the Dec. 14 shooting. Full Story | Top |
| India rape victim's ashes scattered, more attacks stoke debate Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 09:10 AM PST  Police on Tuesday confirmed they would push for the death penalty for her attackers - the force can recommend prosecutors pursue particular punishments in Indian trials. Full Story | Top |
| Clinton receiving blood thinners to dissolve clot Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 10:42 AM PST  Doctors treating Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for a blood clot in her head said they are confident she will make a full recovery. Full Story | Top |
| At least 60 killed in NYE stampede in Ivory Coast Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 11:36 AM PST  Dozens were crushed to death in a stampede outside a stadium in Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan after a New Year's Eve fireworks display, the government said on Tuesday. Full Story | Top |
| Survivor: Ore. bus crash like dream of 'world ending' Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 02:02 AM PST  Investigators in Oregon are trying to piece together the final moments before a tour bus carrying 48 people careened down the side of a steep hillside, ejecting some of the passengers and killing nine. Full Story | Top |
| How Colombian drug traffickers used HSBC to launder money Monday, Dec 31, 2012 10:08 PM PST (Reuters) - When several Colombian men were indicted in January 2010 on money-laundering charges, the case in Brooklyn federal court drew little attention. It looked like a bust of another nexus of drug ... Full Story | Top |
| ESPN's Hannah Storm returns to air after grill accident Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 07:01 AM PST  NEW YORK (AP) â€" ESPN anchor Hannah Storm returns to the air New Year's Day, exactly three weeks after she was seriously burned in a propane gas grill accident at her home. Full Story | Top |
| Artifacts help pinpoint key Hatfield-McCoy battle Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 07:53 AM PST  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) â€" The Hatfield clan New Year's attack on Randolph McCoy's cabin marked a turning point in America's most famous feud â€" the homestead was set ablaze, and two McCoys were gunned down. Hatfield family members and supporters were soon thrown in jail. Full Story | Top |
| How gratitude can improve your life Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 07:49 AM PST  As the new year begins, good things, however small, are happening. Full Story | Top |
| Telepresence robots: Beam me to work, Scotty Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 06:42 AM PST  PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) â€" Engineer Dallas Goecker attends meetings, jokes with colleagues and roams the office building just like other employees at his company in Silicon Valley. Full Story | Top |
| Syrian government forces go on attack on first day of year Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 07:41 AM PST BEIRUT (Reuters) - Government war planes bombed opposition-held areas of Syria and President Bashar al-Assad's forces and rebels fought on the outskirts of the capital Damascus on New Year's Day on Tuesday. A year ago, many diplomats and analysts predicted Assad would leave power in 2012. But despite international pressure and rebel gains, he has proved resilient. His inner circle remains largely intact and retains control of the armed forces, even if it relies on air strikes and artillery power to hold back the rebels fighting to overthrow him. ... Full Story | Top |
| Zynga shuts down 13 game titles, including 'Petville' Monday, Dec 31, 2012 02:35 PM PST  SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Social games publisher Zynga Inc confirmed on Monday that it has carried out 11 of the planned shutdowns of 13 game titles, with "Petville" being the latest game on which it pulled the plug. Zynga in October said it would shut down 13 underperforming titles after warning that its revenues were slowing as gamers fled from its once-popular titles published on the Facebook platform in large numbers and sharply revised its full-year outlook. The San Francisco-based company announced the "Petville" shutdown two weeks ago on its Facebook page. ... Full Story | Top |
| Same-sex marriage ceremonies begin in Maryland Monday, Dec 31, 2012 10:34 PM PST  Gay couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line on New Year's Day. Full Story | Top |
| New year, new meteor shower peaks this week Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 07:51 AM PST The new year promises to kick off with quite a light show. The Quadrantids meteor shower will peak this week, treating viewers to a shooting star display that should be visible under clear night skies. For those who don’t choose to brave the cold for the early morning hours on Jan. 3, when the Quadrantids [...] Full Story | Top |
| Colorado opens nation's first members-only pot clubs Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 02:42 AM PST  DENVER (AP) â€" With reggae music pumping in the background and flashing disco-style lights, members of the recreational pot club lit up in celebration of the new year â€" and a new place to smoke legally among friends. Full Story | Top |
| Gunmen kill five female teachers in Pakistan Tuesday, Jan 01, 2013 09:37 AM PST  PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) â€" Gunmen in northwest Pakistan killed five teachers and two aid workers from a non-governmental organization Tuesday as they were driving home from work. The group's director said they may have been targeted for their anti-polio work. Full Story | Top |
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