North Korea’s Kim Jong Il dies at 69 after heart attack
North Korea confirmed the death of Kim Jong Il at 69 following a heart attack on a train. State media said he had long battled cardiac and cerebrovascular diseases, with his son Kim Jong Un named as successor amid national mourning and a pledge to continue the nuclear program.
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Bipartisan payroll tax cut faces House opposition
Tax and unemployment benefits debate stalls as Senate and White House push to extend payroll tax relief for a year. Boehner and Cantor oppose the Senate plan, calling for a longer renewal with deeper spending cuts, while leaders warn of a tax hike on 160 million workers in 13 days if not enacted.
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