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In late November, American airstrikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. The incident added to already frayed relations between the nations. The Pentagon says U.S. forces "acted in self defense," but that there was "inadequate coordination" with Pakistan.

Also: Economic growth revised downward; U.S. issues report on attack that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers; more accusations of sexual abuse leveled at former Philadelphia Daily News sports columnist.

The U.S. has admitted that NATO forces made mistakes in an operation last month that left 24 Pakistani soldiers dead on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Economists say the legislative impasse over extending a payroll tax cut and other provisions could reduce consumer spending, slow growth and disrupt the health care sector.

Behind the well-known Christmas song that bears his name is the story of what made King Wenceslas so good.

Neither political party cares about the 99 percent, Occupy protesters complained.

Political figures send out holiday cards just like everyone else. ...Well, maybe not exactly like everyone else.

Susan Jane Gilman recommends behind-the-scenes reads about the rich and famous — by a rock star, a hotel concierge, a stuntman and a Brat Packer, all offering backstage passes to their glamorous lives. Entertaining and star-studded, they make for perfect holiday escapism — with a cocktail (or two) in hand.

"What's happening right now is exactly why people get so frustrated with Washington," the president said of the latest political stalemate. "Enough is enough."

The credit rating agency also said lawmakers needed to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling.