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Leading the News
Obama Voices Optimism . . . In first address to Congress, shelves his grim economic diagnoses, pointing to better days ahead. GOP calls new spending irresponsible. Boston Globe
Obama Favoring Mid-2010 Iraq Pullout . . . Nearing a decision that would order American combat forces out of Iraq by August 2010.
New York Times
Politics
Durbin Tells Burris He Should Resign . . . Senior Illinois senator- and second ranking Senate Democrat - tells junior senator it's time to go. He says he's staying. Chicago Tribune
Palin to Reimburse State for Family Travel . . .Will pay about $6,800 to cover nine trips by her children. Move settles ethics complaint filed in October. Anchorage Daily News
Solis Confirmed as Labor Secretary . . . Agency gets decidedly pro-labor tilt after years of business friendly outlook under Bush.
Associated Press
House Moves to Curb Use of Primates as Pets . . . Passes bill to prevent purchase and transport over state lines in wake of woman's mauling. Los Angeles Times
House Voting Right for DC Appears on Track . . . Senate overcomes hurdle to start debate, suggesting support for passage. Washington Post
National Security
Al Qaeda in Iraq Struggles to Survive . . . Takes fight to desert outposts and rural villages. Christian Science Monitor
Iranians Begin Nuclear Reactor Test Run . . . Iranian and Russian officials preside. Fuels fears in the West about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
BBC
Pakistan-Islamist Deal Could Spread Radicalism . . . Militants' triumph threatens to encourage radicals throughout the region.
Der Spiegel
Lobbyists Win Ruling on Classified Info . . . Could preserve ability of reporters, lobbyists and activists to obtain and publicize secret information. Washington Times
Business
Bernanke Reassures on Nationalization . . . Spurns outright federal control of U.S. banks in favor of public-private partnership that government would eventually exit. Bloomberg
Americans: Enough for Detroit . . . Just one-fourth of those polled think government should continue lending money to automakers. USA Today
Japanese Exports Down 45 Percent on Year . . . Worst trade deficit ever raises concern recession will be longer and deeper than previously anticipated. Financial Times
Ford Chiefs Take 30 Percent Pay Cut . . . Ask union workers to accept major concessions that could cost them thousands of dollars a year.
Detroit News
International
Bibi Moves Right . . . Netanyahu starts talks with conservative parties as effort to form coalition with Kadima apparently fails. Haaretz
All 134 Safe After Turkish Jet Crash Lands . . . No fatalities in crash at Amsterdam airport. Reuters
Pakistan Bars Former PM From Office . . . Banning of country's most popular politician, Nawaz Sharif, will cause new political upheaval.
Dawn
Mutiny in Bangladesh . . . Fierce battle at headquarters of Bangladesh's border security force in Dhaka after mutiny by soldiers against their officers. Hindustan Times
Indian Bus Crash Kills At Least 39 . . . Skidded off a road and plunged into a river. Reuters
Also Today. . .
Seven Shot at Mardi Gras Parade . . . Including a toddler. Motive unclear. New Orleans Times-Picayune
Deep Cuts at San Francisco Chronicle . . . Paper told to slash staff quickly or close. Lost $50 million last year. San Francisco Chronicle
Controller thought Hudson Landing Meant Death . . . Riveting description of his conversation with pilot. Cuts forcing experienced crews to quit. Associated Press
Baldness Drug Could Prevent Prostate Cancer . . . Healthy men should consider taking finasteride, first medication proven to help prevent the disease. USA Today
Study Links Alcohol and Cancer . . . A drink a day raises women's risk of a variety of cancers, research indicates. Washington Post
Today's Video
Obama's Speech to the Nation . . . MSNBC
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Bobby Jindal Gives GOP Response . . . MSNBC
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