Reuters Morning Digest: November 23, 2015

Click to View in Browser Monday, November 23, 2015 U.S. military helicopter crashes in South Korea, two dead SEOUL (Reuters) - A U.S. Apache helicopter crashed in central South Korea on Monday, killing its pilot and another crew member, police and military officials said. Wal-Mart pulls Cyber Monday forward to Sunday, record industry sales expected (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc has decided that Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year, should not start on a Monday anymore. Facebook CEO Zuckerberg to take two months of paternity leave SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday he will take two months of paternity leave after his daughter's birth, a strong statement from one of the busiest and most powerful U.S. executives on the importance of family time. More than half of Amazon tree species seen at risk of extinction WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South America's vast Amazon region harbors one of the world's most diverse collection of tree species, but more than half may be at risk for extinction due to ongoing deforestation to clear land for farming, ranching and other purposes, scientists say. Blatter says was close to death, 'between angels and devils' in hospital ZURICH (Reuters) - Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he had been close to death as he lay in hospital during a mounting scandal over his time at the head of world soccer's governing body. One Direction wins big at American Music Awards, Paris takes spotlight LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British boy band One Direction swept the top honors at Sunday's American Music Awards, while a sorrowful tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris lent a somber note to a night of otherwise vibrant performances. Texas police arrest suspect in 'Cookie Monster' armed robberies HOUSTON (Reuters) - Houston-area police have arrested a man dubbed the "Cookie Monster" robber who is suspected in holdups at more than 30 fast-food restaurants, often demanding that a cookie be handed over along with the cash, authorities said on Friday. Related Video Cameron 'wants UK to join IS airstrikes' Race to end Crimea's power crisis Great Debate Paris attacks: The secret lives of violent extremists Fear throws its hat into the ring for 2016 race A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. 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 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook