Good morning, here are our early stories:
'Global Chorus of Condemnation; After North Korea's Rocket Launch.
As Shots Rang Out In Oregon Mall, Shoppers And Santa Dove For Cover.
And here are more top headlines:
Obama To Discuss Fiscal Cliff Today With Mayors. ( USA Today)
European, Asian Markets Close Higher On Hopes Federal Reserve Will Approve New Stimulus. ( NASDAQ)
Egyptian Opposition Calls For 'No' Vote, Instead Of Boycott, In Referendum. ( Al Jazeera)
Pope Benedict Sends First Tweet To 1 Million Followers. ( NBC)
First Part Of World Trade Center Spire To Be Lifted Into Place Today. ( AP)
Geminid Meteor Shower Nears Peak With Dramatic Shooting Stars. ( National Geographic)
West Virginia Crews Repair Interstate Highway Segment Blown Up By Gas Explosion. ( Charleston Daily Mail)
Scientists Name Prehistoric Lizard After Obama. ( Boston Globe)
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