Morning Digest: Lawmakers to vote on last-minute debt deal

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	08/1/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Lawmakers to vote on last-minute debt deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After months of vitriolic discord, Republican and Democratic lawmakers were expected to vote on Monday on a White House-backed deal to raise the U.S. borrowing limit and avert an unprecedented debt default. | Full Article Syrians mark bleak Ramadan after 80 killed in Hama August 01, 2011 05:22 AM ET AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrians began the Muslim Ramadan fast in somber mood on Monday after troops stormed Hama, scene of a 1982 massacre, in one of the bloodiest days of a five-month-old uprising against President Bashar al-Assad. | Full Article Wall St futures jump on debt deal relief August 01, 2011 05:45 AM ET LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures jumped on Monday, pointing to sharp gains in equities, as Republican and Democratic leaders reached an agreement to cut about $2.4 trillion from the deficit and avoid an unprecedented U.S. default. | Full Article Foxconn plans to use 1 million robots in 3 years August 01, 2011 02:55 AM ET HONG KONG/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn Technology Group, known for assembling Apple's iPhones and iPads in its China factories, plans to use 1 million robots within the next three years to replace workers performing some simple procedures, its chairman said. | Full Article Rare fossil of sea reptile found on Alaska beach July 29, 2011 08:15 AM ET ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska scientists have discovered the fossil of a rare, prehistoric marine reptile that is likely the most complete remnant of the creature ever found in North America. | Full Article Woods set for Sydney and Australian Open July 31, 2011 10:50 PM ET SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has signed up to play at the Australian Open in Sydney in November, organizers said Monday, making the former world number one a likely starter at the following week's Presidents Cup. | Full Article One dies, 3 wounded in shooting near George Clinton concert July 31, 2011 07:44 PM ET CLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) - A fistfight that began near a family unity festival headlined by funk musician George Clinton ended in gunfire, killing one and injuring three, Cleveland police said on Sunday. | Full Article Wild boars invade farms, attack pets July 29, 2011 11:29 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild boars are invading the farms of central New York state, attacking livestock, killing family pets and chasing people, experts warned on Friday. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Obama announces deal reached to end debt crisis U.S. stock futures up on debt deal hopes Latest U.S. debt talks news and analysis 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