| House begins debating payroll tax cut (AP) |
| Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:21:45 GMT |
 AP
- With neither side showing signs of yielding, a bitterly divided House
debated a Republican effort Tuesday to force the Senate to negotiate a
payroll tax cut and jobless benefits that expire on New Year's Day. |
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| Finally, some bipartisanship — oops, nevermind (AP) |
| Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:22:30 GMT |
 AP
- Sen. Mitch McConnell does not high-five easily or often. But a deal
to keep American workers' taxes from rising on Jan. 1 was reason enough
for the coolest negotiator in the Senate to lift a hand on camera and
slap — or pat — some skin. |
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| Kim Jong Il body displayed behind glass, flowers (AP) |
| Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:20:50 GMT |
 AP
- North Korea displayed the body of ruler Kim Jong Il in a glass coffin
surrounded by red flowers Tuesday, and his young heir was one of the
first to pay respects — a strong indication that a smooth leadership
transition was under way. |
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