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Leading the News
Navy Rescues Captain . . . In a daring move, snipers use three shots to take out three pirates. Fourth already surrendered. Pirates vow revenge.
New York Times
Battle for Bangkok Rages . . . Thai soldiers fight running battles with protesters as the army intervenes to break up anti-government blockades. BBC
GM Told to Get Ready For Bankruptcy . . . Treasury wants GM ready by June 1, despite company's contention it could reorganize out of court. New York Times
Politics
Captain's Rescue a Victory for Obama . . . Could help build confidence in president's ability to direct military actions abroad. Washington Post
Rahm Courts the Hill . . . Obama's chief of staff welcomes Dems into his office and gets results. Washington Post
Tea Party Tax Revolt . . . Opponents of Obama spending policies turn to memory of Boston Tea Party to organize protests against expected tax increases. USA Today
Plan to Change Student Lending Opposed . . . Lenders move against Obama’s proposal to redirect billions in bank profits to needy students.
New York Times
Obama Attends Church for First Time as President . . . Heads to St. John's, traditional church of presidents, for Easter. Still choosing permanent religious home. Washington Times
National Security
Lebanon's Hezbollah Savors Legitimacy . . . A leader says group has "convinced the West it is a popular, authentic and important movement that cannot be ignored." Los Angeles Times
Obama to Discuss Cuba Engagement . . . Will tell Latin American leaders he'll talk about ways to better relations, but wants Cuba to take steps toward democracy. Wall Street Journal
U.S. General: Iraq Will Decide on Withdrawals . . . U.S. forces are supposed to be out of Iraq by June 30, but Odierno says Maliki will make the call. Associated Press
U.S. Seeks to Bypass Pakistan Supply Routes . . .The Taliban attacked a supply depot in Pakistan Sunday, again disrupting supplies forces in Afghanistan. Christian Science Monitor
Business
Drop in Oil Demand May be Long Term . . . For decades, car-loving Americans have used growing volumes of gasoline. Some industry players believe that's over. Wall Street Journal
GM Bankruptcy Plan Faces Hurdle . . . Strategy for quick bankruptcy likely to spark legal challenges from bondholders worried about getting steamrolled. Wall Street Journal
Banks Getting TARP Money Probed . . . Official policing Tarp fund is investigating whether banks “cooked their books” to secure bail-out money. Financial Times
How The New Economy Will Be Different . . . American values and industries will be reinvented as the nation comes out of the worst recession since the 1930s. Christian Science Monitor
International
Egypt Moves Against Hezbollah . . . Egypt said it has cracked a major Hezbollah network operating within its borders, arresting 49 in recent months. Wall Street Journal
At Least 21 Killed in Polish Shelter Fire . . . Another 20 were injured as fire raged through hostel for the homeless. BBC
Iraqi Leaders Assailed Over Homophobic Murders . . . Dozens of young men and boys killed by death squads in Baghdad. The Independent
Women's Rights Activist Killed in Afghanistan . . . Prominent politician gunned down at close range. Globe and Mail
Also Today. . .
Arming of Crews Against Pirates Debated . . . Many ship owners are reluctant to allow weapons, fearing their crews will be killed if they try to fight. New York Times
Murder Suspect a Mystery . . . Relatives say Melissa Huckaby, charged with killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu, was a devoted mom. Also convicted of theft in 2006. Los Angeles Times
Female Mammals May Not Have Finite eggs . . . Adults can harbor primitive cells in ovaries that can become new eggs. A weapon against the biological clock? Washington Post
Five Killed in Florida Boat Crash . . . Seven also injured as pleasure boat slams into a tug. Associated Press
Journalism Without Journalists . . . "Hyperlocal" sites provide package of information about your neighborhood, or even your block, assembled by a computer. New York Times
Today's Video
Filipinos Reenact the Crucifixion for Easter . . . MSNBC
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