RefBan

Referral Banners

Monday, December 31, 2012

Latest From BuzzFeed Politics


8 People Who Thought Hillary Clinton Was Faking Her Concussion

The Secretary of State was hospitalized Sunday night with a blood clot.

Hillary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot

She had been scheduled to return to work this week.

Hillary Clinton In Hospital's Locked Down VIP Wing

A blood clot between her brain and skull, doctors say

Congress Stumbles Toward Fiscal Cliff's Edge

Private talks, public chaos. This may be the worst Congress of the modern era, but they do know how to drag a fight out as long as humanly possible.

America Heads Off The Fiscal Cliff With Congress Close To A Deal

Tax rates go up, and spending down, at midnight. And then Congress gets to congratulate itself on voting for tax cuts.

Congress Will Manage To Avert "Dairy Cliff"

A farm bill extension will be part of a Reid-McConnell agreement. If there is one.

13 People Who Are Still Confused About The Fiscal Cliff

On the last day before the tax hikes and spending cuts are scheduled to take effect.

Man Ruins Fox News, CNN Time Square Reports By Yelling About Howard Stern's "Private Parts"

CNN let him go on for almost a minute before changing segments.

Barney Frank Opposes Chuck Hagel For Defense Secretary

"I cannot think of any other minority group in the U.S. today where such a negative statement and action made in 1998 would not be an obstacle to a major Presidential appointment," Barney Frank says.

Obama: Fiscal Cliff Deal Is Close, "But It's Not Done"

"Keep the pressure on — and let’s see if we can get this thing done," Obama says.

Hillary Clinton Has Blood Clot Between Brain And Skull, Doctors Say

A dangerous moment for the Secretary of State. Confidence in a "full recovery."

More on BuzzFeed Politics ›

BuzzFeed Sports: Here's How You Score 28 Points Without Running A Single Play And More!


Here's How You Score 28 Points Without Running A Single Play

The Tennessee Titans finally found a way to overcome their offensive woes.

Justin Bieber "Babysat" Chris Paul's Son At A Basketball Game

Well this is adorable.

Jason Sudeikis And Olivia Wilde In The Crowd Of A Kansas University Basketball Game

Sudeikis, a Jayhawk alum, goofed around in the crowd and pretended to read a book by Bill Self with girlfriend Olivia Wilde last night.

The Sadness Of Cleveland In One Photo

Yep. It's been a hard thirteen years. Well longer than that, but these thirteen years have been particularly bad.

Look At These GIFs Of A Monkey Riding A Cool Dog

Here is a dog-riding monkey wearing an Andrew Luck jersey riding a dog at the Colts game today.

Redskins Fan Celebrates The Playoffs By Tackling His Christmas Tree

Because, why not?

More on BuzzFeed Sports ›

Latest From BuzzFeed Shift


9 Shocking Stories From People Who Have Worked On New Year's Eve

"Bartending on New Year's Eve was my own personal Vietnam."

What Is Your Foolproof New Year's Resolution?

Vowing to work out more is great and all, but how about something you know you can't fail at? Let's brainstorm, shall we?

More on BuzzFeed Shift ›

BuzzFeed FWD: 50 Awe-Inspiring Reminders Of Just How Insignificant We Are And More!


50 Awe-Inspiring Reminders Of Just How Insignificant We Are

Prepare to feel tiiiiny.

How To Avoid Drunk Texting This New Year's Eve

The only thing worse than a drunk text is a drunk holiday text. Here's how to protect you from yourself this New Year's Eve.

More on BuzzFeed FWD ›

Daily Investor Briefing: Wall Street rallies in choppy day...

Click to View in Browser
12/31/2012
Reuters Election 2012 Daily round-up of the day's top news from the campaign trail, the White House and all the politics in between
Wall Street rallies in choppy day after Obama's "cliff" talk
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Monday in a choppy session after comments from President Barack Obama suggesting a deal on the "fiscal cliff" was drawing closer.
Senate "fiscal cliff" deal emerges, but not there yet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate leaders on Monday were very close to a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" but the compromise was heavy on tax increases and light on spending cuts, making it uncertain if rank-and-file lawmakers would back it, particularly in the House of Representatives.
Major banks close to big settlement on home loans
(Reuters) - U.S. regulators are close to securing another multibillion-dollar settlement with the largest banks to resolve allegations that they unlawfully cut corners when foreclosing on delinquent borrowers, a source familiar with the talks said.
Analysis: At cliff's edge, old ideas to cap tax breaks are new again
(Reuters) - Imposing overall caps on how much high-income people in the United States can claim on their tax returns in deductions, exemptions and other tax breaks is an idea whose time may have come - again.
Equities rally as U.S. "cliff" deal nears; oil up
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street rallied on Monday and global equities finished their best year in the last three as U.S. lawmakers closed in on a deal to avoid a budget crisis that many fear could cripple the world economy in 2013.
Publisher Tribune emerges from four-year bankruptcy
(Reuters) - U.S. media giant Tribune Co emerged from bankruptcy on Monday, ending four years of Chapter 11 reorganization and potentially setting itself up for a future without newspapers.
CIBC to pay $149.5 million to Lehman, ending dispute
(Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has agreed to pay $149.5 million to the estate of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc to resolve litigation over a collateralized debt obligation tied to the bankruptcy of the former Wall Street bank.
Cash payouts to fall as banks squeeze bonus pots
LONDON (Reuters) - Many European banks are likely to limit the cash portion of this year's staff bonuses as rocky markets, tighter capital rules and costly scandals take their toll.
French government may water down 75 pct tax after setback
PARIS (Reuters) - The derailment of President Francois Hollande's 75 percent millionaires' tax presents a chance to water down a scheme which hurt France's image with investors but the Socialist leader is unlikely to give up without a fight.
China to keep prudent monetary policy in 2013: central bank
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will stick to a prudent monetary policy next year and keep consumer prices stable, its outgoing central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said on Monday, in fresh sign that Beijing won't be changing direction when the new government takes over in 2013.
Related Video
Techquity: Liking Facebook, picking winners in 2013
Trading at Noon: New year...Same ol' fiscal cliff
Related News

Stern Advice: Financial to do list for 2013

Skittish investors may be ready for more risk in 2013
SUBSCRIBE TO OTHER REUTERS NEWSLETTERS
Before the Bell
A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today  
 Reuters Deals 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
- 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 facebook Friend us on Facebook Forward this newsletter to a friend Forward to a friend