U.S. Top News Early Edition: Syrian forces raid Damascus, opposition cities despite outcry

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	02/15/2012
Good Morning LATEST NEWS Syrian forces raid Damascus, opposition cities despite outcry AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces attacked the opposition strongholds of Homs and Hama on Wednesday and also raided a district of Damascus in the closest military operation to the capital's centre since an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad broke out 11 months ago. | Full Article Obama to stress "insourcing" as China counterweight February 15, 2012 08:36 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama takes his election-year economic message to the Midwestern heartland on Wednesday, touring a Wisconsin padlock factory and stressing the potential of "insourcing" jobs back to the United States from overseas. | Full Article Euro zone ponders delay of 2nd Greek program February 15, 2012 09:07 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance officials are examining ways of delaying parts or even all of the second bailout program for Greece while still avoiding a disorderly default, several EU sources said on Wednesday. | Full Article Greek conservative takes bailout pledge to the wire February 15, 2012 09:01 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek conservative leader Antonis Samaras will send a letter of commitment to the terms of an EU/IMF bailout deal within the day, a party source said on Wednesday, with the country's bankruptcy rescue hanging in the balance. | Full Article Kellogg to buy Pringles from P&G for $2.7 billion February 15, 2012 08:00 AM ET (Reuters) - Kellogg Co said on Wednesday it will buy the Pringles business from Procter & Gamble Co for $2.7 billion in cash, as it aims to build its position in the global snacks market comparable to its strength in the cereal business. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street set to open higher on China, NY Fed data February 15, 2012 09:12 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks were set for a higher open on Wednesday after better-than-expected N.Y. manufacturing data and remarks reiterated China's commitment to investing in euro zone debt. | Full Article February NY Fed manufacturing growth highest in 1-1/2 years February 15, 2012 09:17 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of manufacturing in New York State picked up in February to its highest level in more than 1-1/2 years, though the pace of new orders slowed, the New York Federal Reserve said in a report on Wednesday. | Full Article North and south split as euro zone economy shrinks February 15, 2012 07:47 AM ET BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - The euro zone economy shrank at the end of 2011 and will flirt with a mild recession under the weight of the sovereign debt crisis, but strength in France and resilience in Germany may keep it above water. | Full Article Comcast profit beats Street on subscriber gains February 15, 2012 08:39 AM ET (Reuters) - Comcast Corp posted a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit driven by strong video and Internet subscriber additions, though it was tempered by weak performances at its NBC Universal broadcast and movie units. | Full Article Deere profit beats expectations; raises forecast February 15, 2012 07:27 AM ET (Reuters) - Deere & Co reported a 4 percent rise in quarterly earnings on Wednesday due to growing demand for farming and construction machinery and higher prices. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Bishops plan aggressive expansion of birth-control battle How secure are labs handling world's deadliest pathogens? Decision time for researchers of deadly bird flu Analysis: Drugmakers relegate Europe as crisis saps returns Vitamin B and fish oil fail to prevent cancer RELATED VIDEO Market Pulse: Glimmer of hope from euro zone GDP POWs mark Singapore WWII anniversary North Korea prepares for Kim Jong-il birthday 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 Partners main source of happiness around the globe: poll Full Article "Malachy" the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show Afghan govt asks for headscarves, less make-up on TV - 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