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Leading the News
Israeli Troops Enter Gaza City Neighborhoods . . . Thousands flee their homes as Israel makes deepest foray yet. Haaretz
Apple Chief Temporarily Steps Down . . . Saying health issues were “more complex” than he thought, Steve Jobs is taking a leave until end of June. New York Times
Democrats Near $850 Billion Stimulus Deal . . . Congressional plan set to have at least $300B in tax cuts, close to $550B in domestic spending. Washington Post
Politics
Unprecedented Security for Inaugural . . . New technology, a small army of military and police on hand for huge crowds. USA Today
Holder to Face Tough Hearing . . . Attorney General nominee will be quizzed on ability to be independent from Obama as concern mounts about Clinton-era pardons. USA Today
They Love Him in China . . . Many Chinese openly express affection toward Xiao Bush, or "Young Bush." Los Angeles Times
Obama's Official Presidential Portrait Released . . . Looks like . . . Obama. Chicago Sun-Times
'New Kind of Politics' Includes the Old Kind . . . Obama using polls to determine strategy, keeping political aides close. Boston Globe
EPA Pick Promises Change in Course . . . Lisa Jackson says she'll put "science" ahead of politics. McClatchy
National Security
Chavez Courting Oil Companies . . . He nationalized their fields, but with low prices and production he needs them back. A bump on road to Socialism. New York Times
Military Prepares for Faster Iraq Withdrawal . . . Planners anticipate Obama will want to speed things up. New York Times
Pakistan Arrests 124 in Mumbai Probe . . . A crackdown on groups allegedly linked to the Mumbai attacks. Wall Street Journal
Business
What Did Mrs. Madoff Know? . . . Ruth was "always very sweet." Was she a monster too? New York Times
Rates Fall But Refinancings are Limited . . . Rates are below five percent, the lowest since 1950s, but as many as half of applicants won't be approved. Wall Street Journal
New Bank Losses Overwhelm Government Response . . . Pressure grows on Obama to allocate more money to distressed financial firms. Washington Post
Retail Sales Slump in December . . . Dive expected to last for months. Washington Post
International
Palestinian Authority Losing Support . . . With Hamas bearing brunt of invasion, Palestinians increasingly view Abbas and his coterie as corrupt and marginalized. New York Times
Gas Crisis Shows EU Weaknesses . . . It has failed to get new suppliers after previous Russian shut off, and its foreign policy is erratic.
Wall Street Journal
Hamas Agrees "In Principle" to Truce . . . But Gaza rulers demand clarification on issues, including border openings, end to siege, victim compensation. Haaretz
Islamic Insurgents Attack Somali Presidential Palace . . . Country descending into chaos with departure of Ethiopian troops. Associated Press
Also Today. . .
Surgeons Save Lives by Using . . . a Checklist . . . Hospitals reduced deaths from surgery by more than 40 percent using checklist that helps doctors and nurses avoid errors. USA Today
Ricardo Montalban Dies at 88 . . . Welcomed us to "Fantasy Island." Ze plane has come to take him away. Los Angeles Times
Gray Wolf Off Endangered List in Portions of Country . . . Advocates hope Obama will reverse Bush move. Chicago Tribune
Today's Video
Obama Chats With Katie Couric . . . CBS
