U.S. Top News Early Edition: Senate approves two-month extension of payroll tax cut

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	12/23/2011
Good Morning LATEST NEWS Senate approves two-month extension of payroll tax cut (Reuters) - The Senate on Friday approved a two-month extension of a payroll tax cut that otherwise is set to expire on December 31, clearing the way for a vote in the House of Representatives that could occur shortly. | Full Article Suicide bombers kill 40 in Damascus, Syria says December 23, 2011 09:33 AM ET BEIRUT (Reuters) - Suicide car bombers struck Damacus on Friday, officials said, killing 40 people, gutting buildings and sending human limbs flying in the bloodiest violence to hit Syria's capital in a nine-month-old uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. | Full Article In ad for newsletter, Ron Paul forecast "race war" December 23, 2011 08:56 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A direct-mail solicitation for Ron Paul's political and investment newsletters two decades ago warned of a "coming race war in our big cities" and of a "federal-homosexual cover-up" to play down the impact of AIDS. | Full Article Consumer, business spending point to slower growth December 23, 2011 09:24 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending was tepid in November and a gauge of business investment plans fell for a second month, pointing to some loss of momentum in the economy as the year ends. | Full Article Pakistan army chief says coup fears "speculation" December 23, 2011 09:34 AM ET ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's powerful military pledged on Friday to continue supporting democracy, reiterating it was not planning a takeover as tensions grew over a controversial memo alleging an army plot to seize power. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Futures point to higher open after mixed data December 23, 2011 09:18 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) -Stocks were set to climb at the open on Friday, with the S&P 500 on track for a fourth straight day of gains as modest durable goods and consumer spending data was not enough to dampen optimism the U.S. recovery remained on track. | Full Article S&P: Banks downgrade threat remains despite ECB funds December 23, 2011 09:35 AM ET FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The half a trillion euros the European Central Bank pumped into the financial system buys hard-hit banks valuable time but will not in itself protect them from threatened rating downgrades, one of Standard and Poor's top executives said. | Full Article Exclusive: China's CIC to get $50 billion boost December 23, 2011 05:53 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China's $410 billion sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp. is set to receive additional funding of up to $50 billion, two sources said, a step that could help it move quickly to buy overseas assets, especially in Europe. | Full Article Exclusive: Petronas in talks with oil majors for petchem tie-up December 23, 2011 05:52 AM ET KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Petronas is in talks with several global oil majors including Shell and Exxon Mobil to develop petrochemical plants within its $20 billion refinery complex in southern Malaysia, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. | Full Article Clearing in spotlight after MF Global debacle December 23, 2011 07:50 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The collapse of U.S. futures brokerage MF Global has brought to light inconsistencies in the way clearing houses operate, prompting questions over regulatory plans to use more of these platforms to make markets safer. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS France recommends removal of suspect breast implants Germany urges women to check suspect breast implants Where's the Beef: U.S. beef consumption in decline Very preterm boys less likely to live than girls High lead exposure linked to hearing loss in youth RELATED VIDEO In praise of ambiguity - Reuters Breakingviews Two dead in scaffolding collapse in China Romney hits Obama on Iraq 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 Waiting for Congress, Obama takes dog Bo shopping Full Article Hungary tech firm immortalizes Steve Jobs in bronze Mystery buyer acquires vatican.xxx web address Florida town seeks nudist vacationers from Europe Canadian charity throws doomed bunnies a lifeline Portugal police boss suspended for saucy X-mas email - 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