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Leading the News
Israel Sends Army Reservists into Battle . . . Fierce fighting waged with Hamas militants. Israeli leaders divided on whether to halt incursion. Reuters
Obama Facing Huge Challenge in Afghanistan . . . In place he calls central front in war on terror, inept government needs fixing. USA Today
Politics
GOP Ready to Quiz Holder on Pardons. . . But attorney general nominee appears to be on track for confirmation. Wall Street Journal
Democrats Seeking to Undo Bush Rules . . . Hoping to roll back regs issued late in administration that weaken environmental protections, as well as and others. New York Times
Obama Signals He Won't Investigate Bush Policies . . . Will look to the future instead on matters like domestic eavesdropping.
New York Times
Obama Team Negotiating With Congress on TARP . . . Possibility of messy political fight and a veto during first week of presidency.
Wall Street Journal
Obama Climate Czar has Socialist Ties . . . Carol Browner was listed as a leader of Commission for a Sustainable World Society, which calls for "global governance." Washington Times
Obama's Mother in Law Moving into White House . . . Marian Robinson will be the nation's First Granny. Obama not complaining. Yet. Chicago Tribune
National Security
Battles Raging in Pakistan Frontier Region . . . Taliban assail Pakistani military base. At least 40 militants and six Pakistanis killed. Sunnis and Shiites warring. New York Times
New Rules For U.S. Troops in Iraq Cause Concerns . . . Must coordinate with sometimes unreliable Iraqis. Need warrants to detain Iraqis. Washington Post
Behind the Lines with the Talibian . . . They appear to have no fear of troops. Los Angeles Times
Business
Job Losses this Year Worst Since 1945 . . . Over 2.5 million jobs wiped out as unemployment rate climbs to 7.2 percent. Wall Street Journal
Democrats Moving to End Estate Tax Repeal . . . Obama also backs keeping "death tax" affecting wealthy and small business owners.
Wall Street Journal
International
Unrest Brewing in Rural China . . . Global downturn could bring social upheaval. Authorities on guard. USA Today
Indonesian Ferry Sinks . . . About 250 passengers feared dead as boat goes down in high seas. BBC
Thai Prime Minister Bolstered . . . Ruling party gains in elections.
Washington Post
Also Today. . .
Group Seeks Ban on Cell phone Use While Driving . . . National Safety Council wants total ban, asserting practice is clearly dangerous and leads to fatalities. Wall Street Journal
Economic Gloom Heats Up Suicide Hotlines . . . Concern centers on rising unemployment. USA Today
Airlines Record Safest Two Years . . . For first time ever, two years pass without a fatality. USA Today
Peanut Butter May be Salmonella Culprit . . . King Nut brand sold in vats could be tied to some 400 illnesses. USA Today
Slumdog Millionaire Tops Golden Globes . . . Movie about underdog takes prize for best dramatic picture, director, screenplay and score. Kate Winslett wins big. Los Angeles Times
Today's Video
Israel Steps up Fighting in Gaza . . . NBC
