Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- As Mandela Lies In State, South Africa Says Goodbye.
-- 'Something For Everyone To Dislike' In Budget Deal.
-- Pope Francis Is Person Of The Year, 'Time' Says.
And here are our early headlines:
Deaf Interpreter At Mandela Service Was A "Fake". ( Mail and Guardian)
NTSB Opens Hearing On July Plane Crash In San Francisco. ( Businessweek)
Pro-Government Protesters In Thailand Set To Take Bangkok Streets. ( Reuters)
Ukrainian Police Back Off From Protests In Kiev Square. ( New York Times)
Biden Announces Millions Of Federal Dollars For Mental Health Treatment. ( Washington Post)
Clark Wins Special Mass. Congressional Election For Markey Seat. ( Politico)
Millions Of Children Lack Birth Certificates Worldwide. ( UNICEF)
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