Mr Brightside and a drumstick - that's all that matters really.

BBC: Newsbeat - Music - The Killers rock the Albert Hall

They all scored good solid points last night and that is really what matters.

BBC: Lynn's Ward returns from injury

At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney acknowledged that the Newtown tragedy had affected all Americans and "reminds us what really matters, " but he stopped short of saying it had directly impacted the talks.

CNN: Boehner proposes short-term tax fix; Democrats say no