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Leading the News
All Troops Out of Iraq by
Dec. 31, 2011 . . . Obama details plan that would remove combat troops by August 2010 and then draw down remaining 50,000. New York Times
Economy Suffers Worst Fall Since 1982 . . . Declined at 6.2 percent rate in fourth quarter, far worse than originally thought.
Wall Street Journal
Politics
Many Dems Pan Obama's Iraq Plan . . . They say it takes too long to get completely out. But Republicans seem to like it. McClatchy Newspapers
Downturn Jeopardizes Obama's Proposals . . . Economy spiraling down at an accelerating pace, threatening to undermine administration’s growth projections. New York Times
Obama to Skip UN 'Racism' Summit . . . Gathering threatens to become forum for anti-Israel vitriol. Decision removes source of friction with Israel. Washington Times
Obama Budget Gets Mixed Reaction in Congress . . . Democrats generally supportive, but some concerned about sweeping proposals. GOP opposes. Wall Street Journal
National Security
Rioting Continues in Pakistan . . . Concern grows about instability in nuclear-armed state that is battling Taliban. Associated Press
Obama Signals Shift in Anti-Terror Policy . . . Orders transfer of a suspected Al Qaeda sleeper agent from a Navy brig into the criminal justice system. Christian Science Monitor
Nightlife Returns to Baghdad . . . .As security perils ease and hardliners depart, US paratroopers and Iraqi revelers enjoy return of fun in the capital. Times (UK)
Obama Fails to Prevent Wiretapping Suit . . . Argued move to end program is threat to national security. Washington Post
Pakistan Claims Progress Against Militants . . . Forces expect to clear part of lawless tribal areas on Afghan border by end of the year. Reuters
Business
U.S. Takes Citigroup Stake . . . Deal finalized for 36 percent share, short of nationalization. Wall Street Journal
GE Slashes its Dividend . . . First quarterly pay-out cut since 1938. Financial Times
Fed Officials Weigh Exit Strategy . . . Will eventually need to start curtailing credit or risk provoking inflation and worsening other problems. Bloomberg
Stanford Accused of Massive Ponzi Scheme . . . New SEC complaint. No criminal charges against Stanford yet. New York Times
International
Intense Drug Violence Continues in Mexico . . . Six thousand killed last year and 1,000 so far in 2009. Violence spills over into United States. Associated Press
Mass Graves Found in Bangladesh . . . Dozens appear to have been killed in border guards' uprising. BBC
Mugabe Set for Lavish Birthday Party . . . Zimbabwe's president prepares to celebrate in style as the country requests $2 billion in aid.
BBC
Israeli Unity Talks Fail Again . . . Livni says Netanyahu failed to make commitment to two-state solution. Jerusalem Post
Also Today. . .
Ed McMahon Hospitalized With Bone Cancer . . . Has other ailments too and is in intensive care. Associated Press
Gene Therapy Getting Closer to Providing Cures . . . Not just for genetic ailments. Reduction in pain for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
Boston Globe
Raoul Wallenberg Family's Tragic Quest . . . Fight to find out what happened to savior of 20,000 Jews has cost family savings, careers, health and lives. Wall Street Journal
Earliest 'Human' Footprint' Found . . . The 1.5-million-year-old footprints found in Kenya display signs human foot anatomy. BBC
California Declares Drought Emergency . . . Three years of below-average rain and snowfall in the state. Associated Press
Legendary NYC Prosecutor Morganthau Rests . . . Retires after 34 years as Manhattan district attorney. New York Times
Today's Video
Infidelity Costs Too Much These Days . . . CNN
