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Leading the News
Obama Open to Prosecution of Bush Officials . . . Allows Holder to decide on charging lawyers who approved harsh interrogation methods.
Wall Street Journal
Bush Officials Rushed Terror Technique . . . Did not investigate the origins of strategies they approved with little debate. New York Times
Treasury Weighs New Mortgage Subsidies . . . Considers giving banks and investors billions of dollars in fresh incentives to modify troubled mortgages. Reuters
Politics
'Outraged' Harman Denies Wrongdoing . . . Calif. lawmaker says she never contacted administration to try to help AIPAC lobbyists accused of disclosing secrets. Los Angeles Times
Investigation of Rattner Widens . . . Questions emerge about Obama "Car Czar's" efforts to gain business for investment company from several public funds. New York Times
Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Car Searches . . . Decision sharply limits power of police to search a suspect's car after making an arrest. Washington Post
In Congress, No Love Lost for Newspapers . . . Lawmakers at hearing offer range of emotions from hostility to apathy.
Washington Post
Kerry Slams Obama Pakistan Strategy . . . White House should stop thinking of Afghanistan and Pakistan in terms of a single plan, he says.
USA Today
U.S. to Focus on Cybersecurity, Warfare . . . Obama to create new military command to coordinate defense of Pentagon computers and improve offensive capabilities. Wall Street Journal
National Security
European Nations May Probe Bush Officials . . . Will investigate possible violation international ban on torture if they are not held accountable at home. New York Times
Obama Intel Chief: U.S. Hurt by Harsh Methods . . . DNI Dennis Blair says some valuable info obtained, but harm to U.S. image not worth it. Washington Post
China Makes Debut As World Sea Power . . . Asian neighbors find cause for concern amid ambitious plans that include building an aircraft carrier. Globe and Mail
Harsh Methods Used to Find Iraq-al Qaeda Tie . . . Cheney and Rumsfeld ordered brutal interrogation techniques in part to prove possible Iraq War rationale. McClatchy Newspapers
Business
Banks May Face High Bar to Get Out of TARP . . . Health of financial system is "ultimate test" for which banks can repay bailout aid, Geithner says. Washington Post
Yahoo Posts Earnings Decline . . . Will cut five percent of its workforce. New York Times
Chrysler Creditors Reject Debt Proposals . . . Rebuff of government attempt to forgive bulk of debt lengthens Chrysler standoff.
Financial Times
Fidel Rejects Obama Suggestions . . . Castro suggests Cuba won't free political prisoners or cut taxes on remittances from the United States.
Associated Press
International
Zuma a Shoo-in For South Africa President . . . Many wonder whether the rough-hewn figure dogged by corruption allegations can provide steady leadership. Los Angeles Times
Obama Invites Mideast Players for Talks . . . Will bring leaders of Israel, Egypt and the Palestinians separate to White House over six weeks.
Los Angeles Times
Israel Links Iran to Palestinians . . . Wants progress on nuke issue before pursuing peace talks. Washington Post
Bloodbath Feared As Sri Lankan Army Presses . . . Military trying to finish off Tamil tigers in populated zone. Times (UK)
Also Today. . .
Pirate Charged With . . . Piracy . . . Among other things. Law suggests he could face life in prison. Wall Street Journal
Botnet Ensnares Government PCs . . . Almost two million PCs, some in the government, are taken over by attack program devised by Ukrainian criminals. BBC
New Strategies May Help Food Allergies . . . New treatments are moving into clinical trials, giving patients hope they may conquer the problem. USA Today
Supreme Court Gets Reverse Discrimination Case . . . In a potentially influential case, white and Hispanic firefighters claim racial bias in promotion. Christian Science Monitor
Today's Video
Craigslist Murder Suspect Doesn't Look the Part . . . CBS
