New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) paces on the sideline in the final seconds of their 23-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rich Addicks)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today (times EST):
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. VOTE RECOGNIZING PALESTINE MAY ULTIMATELY DISAPPOINT
Real independence remains an elusive dream until the Palestinians negotiate a peace deal with the Israelis.