Morning Digest: Congress reaches payroll tax-cut deal

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	02/16/2012
Good Morning Bit LATEST NEWS Congress reaches payroll tax-cut deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans, set to expire at the end of this month, would be extended through December under a bipartisan deal announced early on Thursday by U.S. congressional leaders. | Full Article Karzai says Afghanistan joins Taliban peace talks: report February 16, 2012 05:26 AM ET (Reuters) - The U.S. and Afghan governments have begun secret three-way talks with the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai told The Wall Street Journal, in a move that could bolster U.S.-led efforts to convene fully fledged peace talks within months. | Full Article Stock index futures signal early losses February 16, 2012 05:17 AM ET (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.37 percent, Dow Jones down 0.27 percent and Nasdaq 100 down 0.11 percent at 0955 GMT (4:55 a.m. EST). | Full Article Apple tweaks apps policy under lawmaker pressure February 15, 2012 03:17 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Under pressure from U.S. legislators, Apple Inc moved Wednesday to quell a swelling privacy controversy by saying that it will begin to require iPhone and iPad apps to seek "explicit approval" in separate user prompts before accessing users' address book data. | Full Article U.S. eyes growing global cooperation on satellites February 15, 2012 05:38 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, in a review of future satellite needs, is examining opportunities to increase international collaboration and orders from commercial providers, a senior U.S. Air Force official said on Wednesday. | Full Article Lin happy to smash stereotypes by living the NBA dream February 16, 2012 01:13 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin is trying not to get caught up in the buzz generated by his explosion onto the NBA scene but the Taiwanese-American point guard is glad to be helping break down stereotypes. | Full Article Whitney Houston's medical records sought after mystery death February 15, 2012 05:36 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Officials investigating the death of singer Whitney Houston have issued subpoenas for her medical records after finding prescription drugs in her Beverly Hills hotel room. | Full Article Mattel to issue William and Kate dolls for royal anniversary February 15, 2012 08:00 PM ET (Reuters) - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are really getting dolled up for the first anniversary of their royal wedding. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Kurds, police clash in Turkey Nervous investors pocket gains Video captures dramatic attack on Mexican newspaper 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 - 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