Nation & World

A daily look at late-breaking news and stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA TAKES “FISCAL CLIFF” FIGHT OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY The president will employ campaign-style tactics in the Philadelphia suburbs, hoping to mobilize public support as the year-end deadline for reaching a deal with Congress over taxes and spending cuts looms. 2.  WHY U.N….

A daily look at news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. AN OFFER TO HOLD FIRE IN GAZA Israel agrees to suspend its offensive while the Egyptian premier visits, but Palestinians keep firing rockets. 2. WOUNDED VETERANS JUMP OUT OF A FREIGHT TRAIN’S PATH Four people died when the Texas parade float…

The Associated Press A look at breaking news stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA SAYS WEALTHY MUST SEE HIGHER TAXES: President  Obama says raising taxes on wealthiest Americans must be part of a deficit-reduction plan but says he is “open to compromise” and “new ideas.” 2. WHAT’S IN STORE FOR SANDY VICTIMS: A…