Morning Digest: Senate approves 'fiscal cliff' deal, crisis eased

	Click to View in Browser 01/1/2013 Senate approves 'fiscal cliff' deal, crisis eased WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate moved the U.S. economy back from the edge of a "fiscal cliff" on Tuesday, voting to avoid imminent tax hikes and spending cuts in a bipartisan deal that could still face stiff challenges in the House of Representatives.. North Korean leader seeks end to confrontation with South SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for an end to confrontation between the two Koreas, technically still at war in the absence of a peace treaty to end their 1950-53 conflict, in a surprise New Year speech broadcast on state media.. Analysis: Economy would dodge bullet for now under fiscal deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A deal worked out by U.S. Senate leaders to avoid the "fiscal cliff," was far from any "grand bargain" of deficit reduction measures.. Kim Kardashian pregnant with Kanye's baby LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West and reality TV star Kim Kardashian are expecting a child, Kardashian said on Monday shortly after West announced the pregnancy to fans at a concert.. Sharapova pulls out of Brisbane International BRISBANE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International on Tuesday due to inflammation around her collarbone and the world No. 2 is still unable to hit a serve just two weeks before the start of the Australian Open.. Angry Birds, YouTube among top apps of 2012 TORONTO (Reuters) - Angry Birds, Instagram and Facebook continued to be among the most downloaded apps of the year but rising stars also earned coveted spots on smartphones and tablets.. Vomiting Larry battles "Ferrari of the virus world" LONDON (Reuters) - Poor Larry isn't looking too good. He's pale and clammy and he's been projectile vomiting over and over again while his carers just stand by and watch.. Spoiler alert: Word enthusiasts want to ban "fiscal cliff" (Reuters) - Whether or not the U.S. Congress acts to avoid the "fiscal cliff," the much-used phrase tops the list of words language aficionados want banned from everyday speech, according to a Michigan university's yearly roundup released on Monday.. Related Video Stocks end 2012 with deal in sight Ringing in 2013 from Hong Kong to Kabul Great Debate Demography as destiny: The vital American family Why Zero Dark Thirty divides the media in half 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
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