6:50 a.m. E.T.

New York Times: “At Bipartisan Budget Meeting, Familiar Hurdles but a New Attitude”

Washington Post: “Both Sides Appear Upbeat on Opening Round of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks”

Wall Street Journal: “Obama’s Asia Trip Comes Amid Tug of War With China”

Associated Press: “Women in Petraeus Scandal Had Visited White House”

Politico: “David Petraeus Affair Scandal Highlights Email Privacy Issues”

The Hill: “Reid and Boehner Split Over Timing for Deficit-Reduction Deal”