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Leading the News
North Korea Quits Nuclear Talks . . . Will also start producing plutonium again. Response to U.N. condemnation of missile launch.
Reuters
Bangkok Protests End . . . Anti-government protesters depart after soldiers move in overnight warning them to leave. BBC
Islamist Militants Pour Into Swat Valley . . . After deal with Pakistan government, area becomes base of operations for Taliban.
Wall Street Journal
Politics
Obama Allows Unlimited Cuba Travel by Relatives . . . Restrictions on money transfers to family members also lifted. Many bars to trade remain in place. Los Angeles Times
White House Wants Climate Bill By Year's End . . . Climate czar Carol Browner says she wants Congress to establish broad U.S. greenhouse-gas policy. Wall Street Journal
Labor Backs Immigration Overhaul . . . In what could be a major boost to Obama’s efforts, the nation’s two major federations agree to join in backing reform. New York Times
Rep. Jesse Jackson Probed . . . Fundraiser for Illinois Democrat offered to raise $1.5M for Blagojevich if governor appointed Jackson to Obama's Senate seat. New York Times
Easter Egg Roll, Obama Style . . . Fergie and Ziggy Marley rock the South Lawn. Sasha and Malia let the other kids win. Washington Post
Ruling Favors Franken . . . Judges say he had most votes in Minnesota Senate race. Sen. Coleman will appeal. Associated Press
Al Gore to Join Stem Cell Venture . . . Announcement today of a $20 million biotech venture in the hot area of "induced pluripotent" stem cells, an alternative to embryonic. USA Today
National Security
Allied Militants Pose Major Threat to Pakistan . . . Taliban teaming up with local militant groups in Punjab, posing serious risk to stability of Pakistan. New York Times
U.S. May Drop Key Conditions for Iran Talks . . . Would allow Tehran to continue enriching uranium during negotiations, a sharp break from the Bush's approach. New York Times
U.N. Spent Funds on Shoddy Projects . . . Millions in U.S. money goes to substandard Afghanistan construction projects. A bank without electricity. USA Today
Business
Bank Veteran to Run Bailout Program . . . Obama to tap Fannie Mae CEO Herb Allison, a former Merrill Lynch exec, to head $700 billion TARP Program. Wall Street Journal
Tax Refund Spending Will Peter Out . . . Consumer spending fueled by tax refunds could wear off within a few weeks, posing a challenge to recovery. Wall Street Journal
Goldman Posts Profit . . . Goldman Sachs said it earned $1.66 billion in the quarter and that it would raise $5 billion through a stock offering to pay back TARP money. New York Times
International
China Debuts Human Rights Plan . . . The first-time plan has pledges ranging from curbing torture of prisoners to boosting the number of female officials. USA Today
Somalia Government Key To Pirate Problem . . . Robert Gates said piracy off the coast of Somalia will flourish until there's a stable government in Mogadishu. Wall Street Journal
Taliban Kills Illicit Lovers . . . Publicly execute couple that eloped after families didn't approve marriage. BBC
Iranian-American Journalist Tried in Iran . . . Roxana Saberi accused of spying for United States. Verdict expected soon. BBC
Also Today. . .
Phil Spector Convicted of Murder . . . Verdict in death of Lana Clarkson means music legend may face 18 years in jail.
Los Angeles Times
Marilyn Chamber Dies at 56 . . . Porn queen of 70s and 80s started as wholesome model for Ivory Soap. Cause unclear, but foul play not suspected. Los Angeles Times
Some Foods Make you Eat More . . . Refined carbs and foods with high sugar and fat content promote "fullness resistance," a new book says.
Wall Street Journal
Virulent Stomach Bug a Growing Threat . . . Overuse of antibiotics helps spread the deadly C. Difficile bacteria, which mostly strikes in hospital settings. New York Times
Small Car Buyers Sacrifice Safety . . . Consumers who buy minicars to economize on fuel are making a big tradeoff when it comes to safety in collisions. New York Times
Today's Video
Inside the Navy Seals Operation and Training . . . NBC
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