December 10, 2014 (San Diego's East County)--East County Magazine's World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflect all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
U.S.
- Democrats balk at spending bill, raising shutdown risks (Reuters)
- Giveaways to Wall Street and nation’s wealthiest in spending bill (Common Dreams)
- Falling gas prices may boost the U.S. economy (Los Angeles Times)
- A first: National debt passes $18 trillion (APM Marketplace)
- 24 states now suing Obama over immigration (CNN)
WORLD
- Malala, Satyarthi accept Nobel Peace prize (CNN)
- Despite failures, U.S. likely to continue raids to free hostages (Reuters)
- Mexico sends federal troops into towns plagued by drug gangs (Reuters)
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