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Leading the News
Obama Offered Missile Defense Deal to Russia . . . Said he would back off shield for Europe in exchange for help with Iran. New York Times
World Markets Tumble . . . Dow falls below 7,000 to lowest level since 1996. Asian shares extend losses. Concern grows that rescue efforts are failing.
Washington Post
Clinton Doubts Iran Talks Will Work . . . But believes a rebuff from Iran will unite allies in tough stance that will ratchet up pressure. Los Angeles Times
Politics
Obama Tries Team Approach on Health . . . Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sibelius will lead HHS, while Nancy-Ann DeParle will act as White House health czarina. New York Times
Obama Trade Pick Failed to Pay $10,000 in Taxes . . . Former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk, chosen as U.S. trade representative, made " a series of mistakes." Washington Post
Blagojevich Bags Big Book Deal . . . The ex-Illinois governor's agent says he'll expose the "dark side of politics." Chicago Tribune
Rahm's Earmarks . . . Obama chief of staff has 16 projects worth $8.5 million in current bill. Dismisses it as "last year's business."
Chicago Tribune
White House Wants Limbaugh as Face of GOP . . . Seeking to convince country real power behind the party is the divisive talk show host. Chicago Tribune
Carly Fiorina has Surgery for Breast Cancer . . . Former Hewlitt-Packard CEO and McCain adviser has been expected to challenge Calif. Sen. Barbara Boxer. San Francisco Chronicle
Gordon Brown Visiting Obama . . . Topic No. 1 is the global recession. Guardian
National Security
Bush Aides Backpedaled on Terror Memos . . . In waning days of the administration, officials renounced some of their own sweeping legal justifications. McClatchy Newspapers
Mexican Gangs Wield 100,000 Foot Soldiers . . . Threaten to turn country into narco-state. Washington Times
Obama Helicopter Info Found on Iranian Computer . . . Was apparently leaked accidentally by defense contractor through file sharing program. BBC
Iran Arrests U.S. Journalist . . . Roxana Saberi, 31, was taken into custody more than a month ago and charged with buying a bottle of wine. Whereabouts unknown. Guardian
Business
U.S. Likely To Keep Reins on Fannie and Freddie . . . The giant mortgage companies will probably never fully return to private hands.
New York Times
Toyota Asks Japanese Government for $2 Billion . . . Wants help covering U.S. loan losses. Financial Times
Car Sales at Lowest Level in 27 Years . . . Consumers staying away from big-ticket items, spooked by job losses, the recession and tight credit. Reuters
Madoff Wants His Penthouse, $62 Million in Assets . . . Says they are unrelated to fraud authorities say cost victims more than $50 billion.
USA Today
International
Putin-Medvedev Power Struggle Developing . . . Rival camps locking horns over rapidly evaporating state finances. Guardian
Clinton Stresses Commitment to Israel . . . Tells President Shimon Peres that Obama administration will stand by any Israeli government now being forged. Associated Press
Ginuea-Bissau Assassinations May Have Drug Link . . . Country is a hub for drug transit. Colombians a presence. Christian Science Monitor
Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attacked in Pakistan . . . Gunmen open fire, killing five policemen escorting the team. BBC
Also Today. . .
NFL Players Still Missing . . . One person on boat that capsized is found clinging to overturned vessel, but two NFL players who were aboard still unaccounted for. St. Petersburg Times
Drugs May Prompt Cancer to Return . . . Successful class of drugs that suppress cancer by cutting off blood supply may spur disease to relocate elsewhere in body. San Francisco Chronicle
Suit Seeks Federal Benefits for Same-Sex Couples . . . Target is the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which bars government from recognizing same-sex marriage. New York Times
Vatican Hosts Darwin Conference . . . Subject is the compatibility of evolution and creation. BBC
Jimmy Fallon Debuts as 'Late Night' Host . . . With his wired-up personality, a classy, comfy set and a super-cool house band, the Roots, he begins new TV era. New York Times
Today's Video
Whales, Dolphins Stranded in Australia . . . CNN
