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Leading the News
Layoffs Cut Deep . . . Nation's employers announce plans to slash more than 55,000 jobs, a staggering one-day toll. Washington Post
Obama Ramps Up Bipartisanship Effort . . . Republicans so far have been cool to his outreach on the stimulus. Obama to meet with them on Capitol Hill today.
Los Angeles Times
Politics
Obama's EPA Move Begins Battle With Industry . . . Lengthy struggle expected over decision to open up state regulation of greenhouse gases. Wall Street Journal
Rove Subpoenaed by Congress . . . Obama will have to decide whether to uphold predecessor's executive privilege arguments.
Wall Street Journal
Obama Gives First Presidential Interview to al-Arabiya . . . Tells Dubai-based satellite network he's optimistic about Mideast peace, but it will take time. Washington Post
Lobbying Spending Hit Record Last Year . . . Downturn didn't prevent corporate American from shelling out $3.3 billion to bend Congress to its will. USA Today
Former Surgeon General Faces Possible Charges . . . Antonia Novello accused of turning staff into personal servants during stint as NY health commissioner. New York Times
Blagojevich Impeachment Trial Begins . . . Illinois governor skips it, appears on The View instead. Chicago Tribune
National Security
EU Removes Iranian Group from Terror List . . . Change in status for opposition group could complicate Obama's outreach efforts to Iranian government. Los Angeles Times
Europe Willing to Help on Gitmo . . . Will discuss ways to resettle prisoners. Washington Post
Islamists Overrunning Somalia . . . Withdrawal of Ethiopian troops leaves vacuum that is quickly being filled. New York Times
Study: NATO Losing Battle Against Taliban . . . Lack of unity within alliance to blame. More troops needed. Telegraph
Business
White House Tries to Defuse Yuan Furor . . . Playing down Geithner criticism of China's currency policy, says it will wait until spring to make decisions about how to react. Wall Street Journal
Geithner Confirmed as Treasury Secretary . . . But a third of the Senate opposes him. New York Times
Thain Says He Hid Nothing From Bank of America . . . But ousted Merrill chief will repay $1.2 million spent to renovate office. Reuters
New York Financier Arrested in $400M Scam . . . Nicholas Cosmo is accused of running his own little Ponzi scheme. Reuters
International
The Estate Needed Pruning . . . Britain in turmoil as four House of Lords peers are accused of agreeing to change legislation in return for cash.
Times (UK)
Iceland Leader Steps Down . . . Geir Haarde's resignation follows collapse of country's currency and banking system. Guardian
Gaza Truce Breached . . . Israeli soldier, Palestinian killed as militants violate ceasefire. Reuters
The Dangerous Lives of Russian Journalists . . . After murders, newspaper wants to equip reporters with guns. Der Spiegel
Also Today. . .
Doctors Deliver Octuplets . . . Los Angeles team uses carefully planned C-section to achieve only the second known delivery of octuplets in the U.S. Los Angeles Times
Scientists Predict Droughts and Rising Seas . . . Changes to occur by mid-century if emissions stay on current track. Will persist for 1,000 years, even if we alter behavior. Washington Post
Newborns Have Rhythm . . . Study finds they notice when a drummer misses a beat. USA Today
Thanks for the Memories . . . Senior's recall improves when calories cut by a third. BBC
US Airways Passengers Get $5,000 . . . Some say it's not enough compensation for Hudson adventure. USA Today
Monster Truck Sport Rocked by Deaths . . . Two fatalities in eight days prompt safety concerns. USA Today
Today's Video
Blago's Big Day in the Big Apple . . . CNN
