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10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHY EGYPT'S PRESIDENT HAS POLARIZED THE NATION Supporters and opponents of Mohammed Morsi are growing more entrenched in their battle over the Islamist leader's

Despite talk of compromise, fiscal deal elusive

Despite talk of compromise, fiscal deal elusive
By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Talk of compromise on a broad budget deal greeted returning lawmakers Monday, but agreement still seemed distant as the White House and congressional Republicans ceded little ground on a key sticking point: whether to raise revenue through

Despite talk of compromise, fiscal deal elusive

Despite talk of compromise, fiscal deal elusive
By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Talk of compromise on a broad budget deal greeted returning lawmakers Monday, but agreement still seemed distant as the White House and congressional Republicans ceded little ground on a key sticking point: whether to raise revenue through

Despite talk of compromise, fiscal deal elusive

Despite talk of compromise, fiscal deal elusive
By JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Talk of compromise on a broad budget deal greeted returning lawmakers Monday, but agreement still seemed distant as the White House and congressional Republicans ceded little ground on a key sticking point: whether to raise revenue through

Euro officials reach deal to reduce Greek debt

Euro officials reach deal to reduce Greek debt
By DON MELVINAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) - A European Union official has told The Associated Press Tuesday that a deal has been reached that would pave the way for Greece to receive the next installment of its much-needed bailout loans. Part of the agreement is that the target for Greece

Trip home smooth for many Thanksgiving travelers

Trip home smooth for many Thanksgiving travelers
By PHUONG LEAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Despite a predicted increase in the number of holiday travelers, Americans returning home after the long Thanksgiving weekend found generally good weather, few airport delays and at times manageable conditions on the nation's highways. Travel

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report
By DAVID CRARYAP National Writer Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990. And yet advocates say barriers and bias still abound when it comes to one basic human right: To be a parent

Asia stocks post slight gains after Black Friday

Asia stocks post slight gains after Black Friday
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets posted slight gains Monday after the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S. topped expectations, offsetting concerns about Greece's financial crisis. Americans visited stores and websites in record

Did Charlie Sheen help pay off Lindsay Lohan's tax debt?

Did Charlie Sheen help pay off Lindsay Lohan's tax debt?
By Kate Stanhope, Apparently (formerly) troubled stars stick together. According to a report from TMZ, Charlie Sheen gave Lindsay Lohan a $100,000 check to help cover the $233,904 she allegedly owes in back taxes.

Did Charlie Sheen help pay off Lindsay Lohan's tax debt?

Did Charlie Sheen help pay off Lindsay Lohan's tax debt?
By Kate Stanhope, Apparently (formerly) troubled stars stick together. According to a report from TMZ, Charlie Sheen gave Lindsay Lohan a $100,000 check to help cover the $233,904 she allegedly owes in back taxes.