It seems the language that many in the White House and the administration are using about whether or not the payroll tax cut extension would be paid for is shifting a little bit in terms of how important it is that the pay-for is actually passed in combination with the extension.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

In the style of a political thriller, it depicts President Lincoln's efforts to get a ban on slavery passed in Washington, using a combination of persuasion, inspiration, horse-trading and arm-twisting.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Longer term, we believe margins will recover due to a combination of falling cotton prices and some costs being passed on to consumers.

FORBES: Aeropostale Set To Fly Express To $36

London's transport network has passed its first big test of the Games: the combination of commuters and Games spectators during Monday's two rush hours.

BBC: London's travel network clears its first Olympic hurdle

The partnership passed 50 before Malinga and Muralitharan began to turn the screw, the seam-spin combination slowing the run-rate before Muralitharan coaxed Porterfield (31) into edging behind with an attempted cut.

BBC: Sri Lanka see off valiant Ireland