U.S. Top News Early Edition: Republicans head to South Carolina, guns blazing

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	01/12/2012
Good Morning LATEST NEWS Republicans head to South Carolina, guns blazing COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Republican presidential contenders brought buckets of cash and sharp rhetoric to South Carolina on Wednesday for an intense 10-day battle that may determine whether anyone can stop front-runner Mitt Romney's march to the party's nomination. | Full Article Retail sales weak, jobless claims up last week January 12, 2012 09:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retail sales rose at the weakest pace in seven months in December and first-time claims for jobless benefits moved higher last week, signs the economic recovery remains shaky despite a pick-up in growth. | Full Article Yields fall sharply at Spanish, Italian debt sales January 12, 2012 08:12 AM ET MADRID (Reuters) - Spain and Italy spread cheer through euro zone markets on Thursday with successful debt auctions at sharply lower borrowing costs in 2012's first real test of appetite for debt from the euro zone's bruised periphery. | Full Article U.S. wins Japan support over Iran nuclear program January 12, 2012 08:58 AM ET TEHRAN (Reuters) - The United States won key support from Japan Thursday for tough oil sanctions against Iran over a nuclear program that the West suspects is geared to developing atomic bombs. | Full Article Republicans move to control Keystone approval January 11, 2012 10:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans, who are urging President Barack Obama to give a permit to the Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL oil pipeline project, are working on a plan to take the reins of approval from the president should the White House say no. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Europe auctions to lift Wall Street despite weak data January 12, 2012 09:14 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Strong bond auctions in Europe set up Wall Street stocks for a slightly higher open on Thursday, though weaker-than-expected U.S. data could cap gains. | Full Article ECB sees "substantial" effect from cheap money offer January 12, 2012 09:15 AM ET FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's flood of cheap three-year money is helping the euro zone's banking system substantially and supporting confidence in the bloc's economy which is showing some signs of stabilization, its president said on Thursday. | Full Article RBS ditches investment bank in fresh jobs cull January 12, 2012 08:25 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland abandoned ambitions to be a top global investment bank and said it would cut another 4,450 jobs as it bows to pressure from the UK government to shut down risky operations and prepare for tougher international regulations. | Full Article Home Depot plans spring hiring in line with 2011 January 12, 2012 08:56 AM ET (Reuters) - Home Depot said it plans to recruit more than 70,000 seasonal workers for the key spring selling season, in line with its hiring last year. | Full Article Samsung may consider alliance with Olympus: source January 12, 2012 08:13 AM ET SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics is open to forging an alliance with Japan's troubled Olympus Corp, potentially joining other electronics firms in circling one of the world's biggest names in medical equipment, sources said. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Help smokers quit whether they ask or not: study Analysis: India's polio victory fuels endgame vaccine talks Red wine-heart research slammed with fraud charges China investigating dairy firm after baby's death: Xinhua Frequent red meat eaters at higher risk of stroke RELATED VIDEO Protest over Indonesia alcohol law Irish PM outlines 2012 challenges Afghans shocked at marine video 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 Half-naked South Korean soldiers train for winter war Full Article Magpies and bears mourn North Korea's "Dear Leader" Australian survives terrifying fall after bungee snaps Taiwan's Ma to win election? The stars have foreseen it - 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