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Yellen says this may be a December to remember; Bitcoin soars again; "Mets fan doesn't regret premature '2015 World Champs' tattoo"; and more.
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$$$Yellen Says December Increase In Rates a ‘Live Possibility’ [WSJ]

$$$Bitcoin rockets higher, some blame pyramid scheme [CNBC]

$$$E.U. Is Split Over How to Prepare for Euro Crises to Come [Dealbook]

$$$Why the Greek Bank Nightmare Isn’t So Scary [WSJ]

$$$Mets fan doesn't regret premature '2015 World Champs' tattoo [UPI]

$$$Terrorism victims sue BNP Paribas for violating sanctions [NYP]

$$$Spoofing verdict shocks futures industry [FT]

$$$Tony the Tiger Can't Tweet Without Furries Begging Him for Sex [Gawker]

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