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Leading the News
Obama Plays Down G20 Splits
In London, the president says he's seeking consensus on path to economic revival. Reuters
Pakistan Taliban Leader Threatens U.S. Attacks . . . Baitullah Mahsud is a little angry about all the drone strikes. Los Angeles Times
More Obama Nominee Tax Troubles . . . HHS pick Sebelius failed to pay $7,040 in taxes between 2005 and 2007. Los Angeles Times
Politics
World Leaders Testing Obama . . . G20 could prove contentious amid challenges from France, Russia, and China. Obama ready to try his hand at diplomacy. Wall Street Journal
Justice Divided on DC Voting Rights Bill . . . Holder, who backs it, overrode opinion that it is unconstitutional. Washington Post
Public Watchdogs Decry Obama Lobbying Rules . . . ACLU joins business officials to fight curbs on lobbyist efforts to land federal stimulus money for clients. Washington Post
Ruling Helps Franken in Senate Seat Battle . . . Absentee ballots to be counted will be far fewer than GOP Minnesota Sen. Coleman sought. He'll likely appeal. Minnesota Star Tribune
New York House Race Too Close to Call . . . Democrat leads by 65 votes in contest to replace Democratic Sen. Gillibrand. Viewed as partial referendum on Obama. New York Times
Sen. Stevens to Have Conviction Voided . . . U.S. to drop all charges. National Public Radio
Obama's Aunt Fights Deportation . . . Bid to stay puts Obama on the spot. Associated Press
National Security
U.S. and Iranian Officials Meet . . . Clinton says it's the beginning of closer cooperation. Wall Street Journal
North Korea Threatens U.S. Planes . . . Warns it will shoot down aircraft monitoring its missile launch. Washington Post
Militants Show New Boldness in Iraq Cities . . . Jihadi and Baath fighters are regrouping as a smaller but still lethal insurgency.
New York Times
U.S. Drone Strike Kills at Least Ten . . . Hits al Qaeda house in Pakistani tribal region. BBC
Obama May Release Bush Interrogation Memos . . . Documents are related to harsh methods used on prisoners belonging to al Qaeda.
New York Times
Business
IMF: World GDP May Shrink One Percent in 2009 . . . Recovery could come in the first two quarters of 2010. Reuters
U.S. Plan Sees Easing of GM Into Bankruptcy . . . government hopes to avoid court chaos by persuading creditors accept plan that would cleave company in two. New York Times
Fiat Maybe Not So Good . . . Chrysler's savior makes cars that are unreliable and unsatisfying, according to overseas surveys. USA Today
Treasury Won't Disclose Bank Bailout Deals . . . Watchdogs say program operating without adequate oversight. McClatchy Newspapers
International
My Bibi's Back! . . . Netanyahu takes office. Israeli President Peres suggests he must create a Palestinian state. Haaretz
Karzai Backs Law ravaging Women's Rights . . . Law would legalize rape within marriage, UN says, putting damper on Afghanistan summit hopes. Globe and Mail
U.S. Seeks Election to Anti-Israeli U.N. Panel . . . Reversing Bush, Obama wants to join the U.N. Human Rights Council, which focuses on Israel's human rights record. New York Times
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Goes Into Hiding . . . Move by Manuel Rosales to escape arrest could help the Chavez consolidate control over the nation. Reuters
Also Today. . .
Conficker Computer Worm Starting to Activate . . . It has entered up to 12 million computers and is now moving to begin doing . . . something.
Reuters
Infections Can Spur Childhood Leukemia . . . A molecule, TGF, produced by the body in response to infection, stimulates development of the disease. BBC
Steep Federal Tobacco Taxes Start Today . . . Cigarette tax rises from 39 cents a pack to $1.01. USA Today
Raul Alfonisn Dies at 82 . . . Former Argentine President inaugurated an era of democracy in his country. New York Times
Today's Video
Mass Protests at G20 in London . . . Sky News
