STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Stocks drop on news of the latest impasse in fiscal cliff talksPresident Obama suggests Republicans are fixated on besting him personallySpeaker Boehner says the House will pass his fallback tax plan ThursdayWithout a deal, everyone's taxes go up in the new yearWashington (CNN) -- After progress earlier this week in fiscal cliff negotiations, President Barack Obama and House Speaker...
ATF agent's gun found at Mexican crime scene
Labels: Health CBS News has learned that two guns found in the area of a recent Mexican drug cartel shootout have been linked to Fast and Furious: One trafficked by a suspect in the case, and the other purchased by a federal agent. Mexican beauty queen Susana Flores Maria Gamez and four others died in the brutal gun battle between Sinaloa cartel members and the Mexican military in November. CBS News has learned...
Scammers Could Profit Off Sandy Hook Tragedy
Labels: Business Scammers may be looking to cash in on the public's generosity following the Sandy Hook massacre, the Better Business Bureau warned."It is a challenge to be on guard because public sympathy and emotions are running high," said Bennett Weiner, chief operating officer of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, a group that helps charitable donors make informed decisions.Weiner said it's...
Dec
18
On gun control, two places to start
Labels: WorldReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown school killingsReaction to Newtown...
Euro continues push against dollar
Labels: Technology NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher against the dollar Tuesday, helped by improvements in Greece's financial status and a Spanish debt sale, and as Washington continued to battle over the looming fiscal cliff.Meanwhile the yen slipped to its lowest level since April 2011 as Japan's incoming prime minister pressed the central bank for more stimulus.The euro reached its best level since the...
Newtown residents try to tackle U.S. gun policy
Labels: LifestyleSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: NRA announces it will hold a press conference on FridayNewtown United residents trying to organize to talk gun control in D.C.A few decided to drive to Washington and try to meet with Brady campaign members16-year-old who went with mom to D.C. believes that there can at least be a discussion about gun control(CNN) -- As the Capitol Building came into view Tuesday morning, Lee...
Cops: 2 inmates escape from Ill. federal prison
Labels: Health CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 18: Crime scene tape surrounds the federal Metropolitan Correctional Center in the Loop after two convicted bank robbers escaped on December 18, 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)/Scott Olson (AP) CHICAGO - Authorities say two men being held on bank robbery charges have escaped from a downtown Chicago federal prison.PICTURES: Inmates escape Chicago prison Chicago Police...
Can Cops Read Shooter's Sabotaged Computer?
Labels: Business Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza may have tried to sabotage his own computer before going on a murderous rampage that claimed the lives of 20 children, but experienced investigators said today that law enforcement forensic experts could still recover critical evidence from the damaged drives.Connecticut State Police Lt. Paul Vance revealed Monday that a computer...
Dec
17
Honor the victims -- with action
Labels: WorldPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident Obama addresses NewtownPresident...
Egypt referendum dispute triggers protest call
Labels: Technology CAIRO: Egypt's opposition is calling for mass protests on Tuesday over alleged polling violations after Islamists backing President Mohamed Morsi claimed victory in the first round of a referendum on a new charter.A group of top judges, meanwhile, announced on Monday it would boycott supervision of the second round, and Germany said it has postponed debt relief for Egypt because of concerns...
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