6:45 a.m. E.T.

New York Times — “Rice Ends Bid for Secretary of State, and Fight With G.O.P.”

Washington Post — “Obama Decides Not to Wage Costly Fight for Rice”

Wall Street Journal — “Honeywell CEO in the Middle of Fiscal Cliff Standoff”

Associated Press — “‘Cliff’ Crash May Clear Way for Deal in January”

Politico — “Obama Avoids Rice Fight”