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10 Things to Know for Today

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photo In this photo released Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, by Indomina Media, shows singer and actress Jenni Rivera during the filming of her upcoming movie “Filly Brown.” The film “Filly Brown” is expected to be released on the Spring of 2013. Rivera’s life was cut short at its peak on Sunday by an airplane crash in northern Mexico that also killed six friends and co-workers. (AP Photo/Indomina Media) Summary

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today:

1. BRITISH BANK TO PAY RECORD FINE

HSBC’s agreement to pay $1.9 billion is the biggest ever in a case involving a bank.

2. WHY AMERICANS ARE AFRAID OF THE ‘FISCAL CLIFF’

Voters tell the AP they have tough financial problems and have no confidence that Washington can reach a deal.