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BY JJ BAILEY
ANCHORED BY JIM FLINK
In World News, North Korean state TV is calling Kim Jung Un “The Great Successor” after the death of his father Kim Jong Il. The apparent father to son succession has both the U.S. and South Korea on edge. Here’s MSNBC.
“ Kim's chosen successor, his youngest son, Kim Jong Un, is in charge. Already, the South Korean News Agency is reporting the North conducted a short range missile test this morning. Kim Jung Un was quickly elevated to senior military post a year ago and groomed as the heir apparent. U.S. officials worry that a power struggle or the younger Kim’s need to prove himself could lead to increased attacks.”
In Tech News, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal adds Twitter to his ever-expanding portfolio of investments. The Arab billionaire has held stake in Citigroup, AOL, Apple, MCI, Samsung, and Fox News over the years, and CNBC has the details on his latest money move.
“Saudi prince Alwaleed is taking a $300 million stake in Twitter. That amounts to a 3.75% stake. Now Prince Alwaleed says the twitter investment is in line with his goal of identifying high-growth businesses with global impact.”
In sports, the cheese is no longer standing alone. The Packers suffered their first loss in over a year, as they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. On Morning Joe, the anchors talk about just how impressive that streak was.
“The Chiefs after beating the Packers yesterday to end that 13-game winning streak this year, which actually the packers hadn't lost a game in a full calendar year as of today. So the chiefs have some hopes, and that's why we love the NFL. Mike Barnicle, you go back to 1972, this happens every year and you say, my god, how do the dolphins make it through the whole year undefeated? Because every nfl team has one week like this, even the great Packers.”
Finally, in Business news, Swedish car maker Saab may be on the verge of liquidation. CNN has more.
“New this morning. The marker of Saab cars filing bankruptcy. Putting the 70-year-old carmaker on the brink of shutting down for good. GM sold Saab in 2010 and repeatly rejected plans to rescue the swedish automaker.”
