where are things happening today? hong kong, share prices there up more than 5.5%. we won t be going to for a away from the story on the markets. also today, world aids today. the world is marking 30 years since hiv was discovered. leaders, researchers and activists are pushing a very big goal ending aids forever. president obama today announced a $50 million boost in funding for hiv prevention and treatment in america. and also a goal of helping 6 million people access life saving treatments worldwide. much more on this in our face time segments moments from now. 160 million americans may not have to face a tax hike next month after all. republicans in congress now seem to be on-board an extension of the payroll tax break due to expire at year s end but they still disagree with democrats and the white house on the size of that break and exactly how it will be offset. all year long anybody who draws a paycheck has seen only 4.2% taken out for social security. that s versu