Monday, December 10, 2012

Obama, Boehner Meet on Fiscal Crisis

Today's Top Stories

Obama, Boehner Meet on Fiscal Crisis

President Obama and House Speaker Boehner meet face-to-face for the first time in weeks in an effort to break the stalemate over the looming fiscal crisis.

Expert Says Multiple Issues Delaying N. Korea Launch

North Korea announced Monday it is extending its launch period for a controversial rocket test by one week, and an expert says so much has gone wrong that the country might be better off postponing the operation for months.

NFL Player Speaks After Crash that Killed Teammate

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent was released from jail Sunday after posting $500,000 bond, one day after being charged with intoxication manslaughter after what police said was a drunken-driving accident that killed close friend and teammate Jerry Brown.

Politics
•	Same-sex couples in Washington start taking wedding vows
•	Last dry county in Alabama votes to keep no-alcohol rule
•	GOP rep urges Obama to step 'off the campaign trail' to resolve fiscal crisis

Opinion
•	Teach your kids to give this holiday season
•	Costas misses the point in Kansas City Chiefs tragedy
•	Hanukkah matters -- whether you're Jewish or not

Scitech
•	McAfee says he just wants to return to the US in interview from Guatemala detention center
•	The next Earth? 7 possibly habitable worlds identified
•	5 burning tech questions answered

Entertainment
•	Australian radio hosts give tearful apology for Kate Middleton prank in wake of nurse's suicide
•	'Skyfall' moves back into top spot at the box office
•	Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott expecting first baby

Leisure
•	Numb, hopeful, families endure post-Sandy recovery
•	5 classic cars for $5,000 or less
•	Homes that strike a chord: Mozart to Lady Gaga

Video
•	Charlie Brown caught up in the war on Christmas?
•	Sens. Schumer, Corker on chances of 'fiscal cliff' deal
•	Israel's response to Syria's civil war