Secret Fed Loans Gave U.S. Banks Undisclosed $13B  —  The Federal Reserve and the big banks fought for more than two years to keep details of the largest bailout in U.S. history a secret.  Now, the rest of the world can see what it was missing.  —  The Fed didn't tell anyone which banks …

Recognition and Favorability of GOP2012 Candidates  —  The rise of Newt Gingrich over the past 10 days or so, now capped with a Manchester Union Leader endorsement, is the culmination of a months long rejuvenation process.  In April Gingrich ran neck-and-neck with Mitt Romney in net favorability ratings …

Canada to pull out of Kyoto Protocol next month … Date: Sun.  —  Canada will announce next month that it will formally withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol, CTV News has learned.  —  The Harper government has tentatively planned an announcement for a few days before Christmas, CTV's Roger Smith reported Sunday evening.

Barney Frank not seeking re-election in 2012  —  Washington (CNN) - Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, a prominent 16-term liberal Democrat and arch-enemy of political conservatives nationwide, will announce Monday he does not intend to seek re-election in 2012, according to a statement from Frank's office.

Things to Tax  —  The supercommittee was a superdud — and we should be glad.  Nonetheless, at some point we'll have to rein in budget deficits.  And when we do, here's a thought: How about making increased revenue an important part of the deal?  —  And I don't just mean a return to Clinton-era tax rates.

The eurozone really has only days to avoid collapse  —  In virtually all the debates about the eurozone I have been engaged in, someone usually makes the point that it is only when things get bad enough, the politicians finally act - eurobond, debt monetisation, quantitative easing, whatever.

In Fog of War, Rift Widens Between U.S. and Pakistan  —  WASHINGTON — The NATO air attack that killed at least two dozen Pakistani soldiers over the weekend reflected a fundamental truth about American-Pakistani relations when it comes to securing the unruly border with Afghanistan …

A More Perfect Union  —  Emily Dopper and her boyfriend, Willem van Leeuwen, tourists from the Netherlands, were on their way to lunch at the Boathouse restaurant in New York's Central Park when they encountered the picket line.  Clay Skaggs, a striking waiter, intercepted them.

Iran: We'll fire 150,000 missiles at Israel if attacked  —  Defense minister Vahidi tells army volunteers ‘Israel has to be punished for what it has done to the Muslims in Palestine’  —  Iranian Defense Minister General Ahmad Vahidi said Iran Independent News Service reported Sunday.

Hard Times Generation: Families living in cars  —  More than 16 million children are now living in poverty and, for many of them, a proper home is elusive.  Some cash-strapped families stay with relatives; others move into motels or homeless shelters.  But, as Scott Pelley reports …

Cain campaign returns to tax message with animated ‘9-9-9: The Movie’  —  GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain returned to the message that propelled his improbable rise in the polls by releasing a short animated movie explaining how he says his ‘9-9-9’ tax reform plan will reignite the economy.

Bill Clinton: Hillary to Play ‘Major Role’ After She Leaves Obama Administration  —  More ways to share...  Mixx  —  Stumbled  —  LinkedIn  —  Vine  —  Buzzflash  —  Newstrust  —  Technocrati  —  Forward Article  —  Former President Bill Clinton revealed in an exclusive Newsmax …

Barney Frank To Retire From Congress  —  Rep. Barney Frank, one of the most influential liberal lawmakers of his generation, announced that he is not seeking a 17th term in Congress next year, his office said in a statement.  Frank will make his announcement at the Newton City Hall this afternoon.