Cantor CEO: 'Off the fiscal cliff we go'

.cnn_stryspcvh4 { position:static; }.cnn_stryspccvh6 { position:static; float:left; width:172px; font-size:10px; margin-left:130px; top:0; }.cnn_stryspccvrgebot { font-size:3px; overflow:hidden;}Part of complete coverage onBy Ramy Inocencio, for CNNJanuary 25, 2013 -- Updated 1120 GMT (1920 HKT)STORY HIGHLIGHTS'U.S. fiscal cliff still coming' in form of failure to raise debt ceiling, Cantor Fitzgerald...

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NUS names water research facility in honour of Dutchman

SINGAPORE: The National University of Singapore has named its water research facility the van Kleef Centre. This is to honour Dutchman Karel Willem Benjamin van Kleef, who lived in Singapore in the 19th and early 20th century.He bequeathed his fortune to build the Van Kleef Aquarium, which was demolished in 1996.The research facility was named in conjunction with a visit by the Queen of...

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After threatening U.S., North Korea turns wrath on South

STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: A Chinese state-run newspaper warns North Korea over nuclear testPyongyang threatens "physical counter-measures" against South KoreaIt says it will act if South Korea takes a "direct part" in new U.N. sanctionsA day earlier, the North said a new nuclear test would be part of its fight against the U.S.Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- In its latest bout of saber-rattling, North Korea...

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Battery expert: "I would not fly in a Dreamliner"

(CBS News) WASHINGTON - Investigators say they still don't know what caused batteries to burn in two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and until they figure that out and how to fix the problem, none of the planes will be allowed to fly. More than any other plane, the Dreamliner relies on lithium ion batteries to help power its advanced electrical system. They're lighter and more powerful than older battery...

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New Orleans Ready for 1st Super Bowl Since Katrina

The people of New Orleans have hosted nine Super Bowls since 1970, but Super Bowl 2013 may be one of the most meaningful yet.That, of course, is because it's the first Super Bowl in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in 2005.When the San Francisco 49ers compete against the Baltimore Ravens on Feb. 3, it may rank with the 2002 game, when New Orleans hosted...

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Benghazi blame-game is useless

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Police advice to Punggol East voters on Polling Day

SINGAPORE: Voters in the Punggol East by-election are advised to take public transport or where possible, walk to their polling stations on 26 January.Parking is not allowed within the premises of the polling stations located in places such as schools.For polling stations located under HDB void decks, the parking lots immediately fronting the polling stations will be closed to facilitate...

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Gergen: Speech deepens divisions

STORY HIGHLIGHTSDavid Gergen says historians will look on Obama's speech as an important source Obama seemed liberated to express his philosophy of government, he saysGergen says the president stressed equality in the tradition of Lincoln, KingHe says GOP is bristling at the speech, and it will likely deepen divisions in WashingtonEditor's note: David Gergen is a senior political analyst for CNN and...

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Romney to be honored Friday at D.C. luncheon

Mitt Romney will make it to Washington, D.C. for inauguration week after all. The 2012 GOP presidential nominee and his wife Ann are scheduled to attend a luncheon in their honor Friday at Washington's J.W. Marriott hotel, National Journal reported this afternoon. The reception will be hosted by two of Romney's biggest campaign fundraisers: Virginia philanthropist Catherine Reynolds and hotel...

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Pentagon to Allow Women in Combat

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will lift a longstanding ban on women serving in combat, according to senior defense officials.The services have until this May to come up with a plan to implement the change, according to a Defense Department official.That means the changes could come into effect as early as May, though the services will have until January 2016 to complete the...

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