U.S. Top News Early Edition: North Korea mourns dead leader, son hailed as "Great Successor"

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	12/19/2011
Good Morning LATEST NEWS North Korea mourns dead leader, son hailed as "Great Successor" SEOUL (Reuters) - North Koreans poured into the streets on Monday to mourn the death of iron leader Kim Jong-il as state media hailed his untested son as the "Great Successor" of the reclusive state whose atomic weapons ambitions are a major threat to the region. | Full Article Fate of payroll tax break uncertain December 19, 2011 07:02 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tax break for 160 million U.S. workers was in doubt on Monday in the face of strong opposition from Republicans in the House of Representatives who have rejected a two-month extension overwhelmingly approved by the Senate over the weekend. | Full Article Eurozone pursues IMF lending plan December 19, 2011 08:59 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European finance ministers will pursue plans to enhance the IMF's arsenal and press on with a drive for tighter fiscal rules in an attempt to assuage doubts they can overcome their sovereign debt crisis. | Full Article Saab heads for scrapyard as long rescue quest fails December 19, 2011 09:12 AM ET TROLLHATTAN, Sweden (Reuters) - Car maker Saab ran out of room for maneuver on Monday when its Dutch owner filed for bankruptcy, calling time on a nine-month battle to rescue the struggling Swedish marquee. | Full Article Paul leads in Iowa as Gingrich support erodes: poll December 19, 2011 09:36 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich suffered a big drop in support in Iowa with Ron Paul taking the lead weeks before a key caucus in the state, according to a Democratic polling firm. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set to rebound after hefty losses December 19, 2011 09:25 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks were set for a higher open on Monday after a steep market decline last week as plans emerged to ease Europe's debt crisis, potentially offsetting geopolitical concerns after the death of North Korea's leader. | Full Article Investors brace for 2012 with higher cash, stocks: Reuters poll December 19, 2011 09:22 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Investors raised their cash balance to the highest in a year in December as they prepared for a jittery 2012 with growing concerns over the euro zone debt crisis, although some dipped back into cheap equities, Reuters polls showed on Monday. | Full Article Markets may play jilted lover in euro zone drama December 19, 2011 04:48 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The euro zone debt crisis may be as much about the heart as it is about the head -- like a jilted lover, markets are just finding it hard to trust again. | Full Article Analysis: China's "severe" export outlook December 19, 2011 09:19 AM ET (Reuters) - China could record a rare trade deficit next year, which would test both Beijing's resolve to go slowly on policy easing and its trading partners' ability to adapt. | Full Article Default notices spur strategic review at Sino-Forest December 19, 2011 12:20 AM ET TORONTO (Reuters) - Sino-Forest , a China-focused forestry company accused of fraud, said it received notices of default from its noteholders and set up a committee to look at options for the company that could include its sale. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS One-third of young U.S. adults have been arrested: study Analysis: Deficit may be biggest threat to healthcare reforms Elite athletes at greater risk for arthritis: study Surgery checklist works, but benefits vary: study India targets hunger with huge food subsidy plan RELATED VIDEO Supplies lifted to stricken Russian ship Asia Pacific reacts to Kim Jong il's death Calm returns to Tahrir after dawn raid A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH British sprinter raises 2012 sponsorship on eBay Full Article How watching football was nearly the death of a fan "Whatever" deemed most annoying word: poll - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend