Fiscal cliff crises averted, but more fights loom

STORY HIGHLIGHTSRise in rates is first for any Americans since '93, according to Tax Foundation The vote prevents tax increases for more than 98% of AmericansIt also wards off $110 billion in automatic cuts to domestic and military spendingReid accused Boehner of "dictatorship" Friday; Boehner responded with profanity(CNN) -- After exhaustive negotiations that strained the country's patience, the...

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It's all up to the House

STORY HIGHLIGHTSIf it's not done by noon Thursday, a new Congress will have to start from scratch A statement from House leadership made no promises, members meet to review proposalUnder the Senate package, taxes would stay the same for all but a sliver of the U.S. populationIt leaves a range of big issues unaddressedWith the fiscal cliff deal in limbo, what's your New Year's message to Washington?...

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Obama: Fiscal cliff deal 'within sight'

STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: House GOP sources say they're unlikely to vote on any deal until TuesdayDeal to avert "fiscal cliff" is "within sight," President Barack Obama saysPossible agreement calls for increase in income, estate taxesThe fiscal cliff triggers broad tax increases and an automatic $110 billion in spending cutsAs the fiscal cliff looms, what's your New Year's message to Washington? Go to...

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13 things to watch in 2013

Among the few virtual certainties of 2013 is the ongoing anguish of Syria and the decline of its president, Bashar al-Assad.STORY HIGHLIGHTSLook for more unrest amid power transitions in the Middle EastDisputes and economic worries will keep China, Japan, North Korea in the newsEurope's economy will stay on a rough road, but the outlook for it is brighterEvents are likely to draw attention to cyber...

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Obama, congressional leaders to meet on fiscal cliff

STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: GOP Sen. Alexander says a deal will be reached, either now or soonPresident Obama calls congressional leaders to the White House Democrats, Republicans trade blame over who is preventing an agreementWithout an agreement, everyone's taxes go up next weekAs the fiscal cliff looms, what's your New Year's message to Washington? Go to CNNiReport to share your video.Washington (CNN)...

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TV

updated 9:03 AM EST, Thu December 20, 2012Earlier this month, we asked CNN readers to vote for their favorite TV shows of 2012. To make narrowing it down a little bit easier, we divided up a long list of contenders into three categories: comedies, dramas and reality series. Here's how you voted:Readers' favorites: Top 15 TV shows of 2012Comedies: No. 5: 'How I Met Your Mother'No. 4: 'The Daily Show...

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Decluttering before the New Year

Time off work during the holidays is a perfect time to tidy up your home and work spaces to start the New Year right.STORY HIGHLIGHTSDo your New Year's resolutions include a push to clean up? Here are some tips to startBeing organized is about being in control, says professional organizer Susan FleischmanCleaning clutter can eliminate the need to buy what you simply can't find(CNN) -- Whatever other...

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Top celebs

updated 9:20 AM EST, Thu December 20, 2012CNN readers' favorites: Celebrity womenNo. 10: Sandra BullockNo. 9: Angelina JolieNo. 8: Katy PerryNo. 7: Taylor SwiftNo. 6: Sofia VergaraNo. 5: Carrie UnderwoodNo. 4: Jennifer LawrenceNo. 3: Jennifer Aniston No. 2: AdeleNo. 1: Catherine, Duchess of CambridgeCNN readers' favorites: Celebrity menNo. 10: Justin TimberlakeNo. 9: Jeremy RennerNo. 8: Brad PittNo....

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Zelizer: Six political lessons of 2012

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