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Leading the News
U.S. Questions Pakistan's Will to Fight . . . Mixed reports over whether Taliban consolidates control over new territory. Military stays on the sidelines. New York Times
Breaking: Taliban Says It's Leaving Buner . . . A Taliban commander has ordered his men to withdraw from conquered district, a spokesman said Friday. Reuters
Bush-Era Detainee Photos to be Released . . . Pictures of alleged abuse of prisoners will show Abu Ghraib "was not aberrational," an ACLU lawyer says. Los Angeles Times
Politics
Obama's Approval Rating Above 60 Percent . . . In polls, Americans give the president similar marks in his handling of the economy and foreign policy. Los Angeles Times
Palin Backers Set Up Legal Defense Fund . . .To help her pay old legal bills, respond to a rash of ethics complaints and perhaps give her a political boost. Wall Street Journal
Commission on CIA Tactics Unlikely . . . Speaker Pelosi wants it but Senate Majority Leader Reid and Obama do not. Wall Street Journal
White House Seeks Credit Card Reform . . . Meets with industry officials at White House. Targets those boosting fees and tightening lending during recession. Wall Street Journal
Divisions Among Obama Aides on Releasing Memos . . . Intense discussions reflect divide within administration over release of interrogation documents. Washington Post
Obama Wants to Limit Defendants' Rights . . . Asks the Supreme Court to overrule law stopping police from questioning unless defendant's lawyer present. Associated Press
National Security
Iraq Suicide Bombings Kills 79 . . . Two separate bombings target Shiite civilians. Los Angeles Times
North Korea to Try U.S. Journalists . . . They will stand trial following investigation into allegations they entered country illegally and committed "hostile acts." Associated Press
Suspected al Qaeda Leader Captured in Iraq . . . could mark a significant blow against Sunni insurgents as they step up attacks.
Associated Press
Business
Ford Posts $1.43B Loss, Smaller Than Expected . . . Says it's on track to at least break even in 2011 and does not expect to seek government loans. Reuters
U.S. Seeking Chrysler Bankruptcy . . . Fiat merger could be completed while company is in Chapter 11. New York Times
Industry Ignored Its Own Scientists on Climate . . . Fossil fuels group battled idea its scientists backed: a link between heat-trapping gases and climate change. New York Times
Microsoft Profit Falls For First Time in 23 Years . . .Company offers investors little evidence that a beleaguered personal computer market would recover anytime soon. New York Times
New Regs Could Force Federal Stake in Banks . . . Regulators to issue new capital requirements which could force some to sell stakes to government. Washington Post
International
Sri Lankan War Takes Huge Civilian Toll . . . In the last three months, 6,500 Tamils caught in the war zone have died. Indian officials to demand a truce. Los Angeles Times
Turkey and Armenia Move to Ease Tensions . . . Historic enemies agreed to a framework for improving their strained relations.
New York Times
ANC Sweeping to Victory in South Africa . . . Controversial Jacob Zuma will be president. Associated Press
Also Today. . .
Swine Flu is Back . . . The virus is in an unusual form, but CDC officials say it's not a cause for major concern. Los Angeles Times
Scientists Forge Stem Cell Advance . . . Make the process of altering skin cells to act like embryonic cells more safe. Wall Street Journal
Answers Elusive in Drive to Cure Cancer . . . The death rate for cancer has barely changed since 1950. New York Times
Thousands Flee as S.C. Wildfire Spreads . . . Huge four mile wide conflagration chars up 31 square miles, destroying and damaging dozens of homes. Charleston Post and Courier
Polo Horses Given Improperly Mixed Meds . . . Pharmacy admits it incorrectly mixed medication given to 21 polo horses that mysteriously collapsed and died. Miami Herald
Gun Match in Craigslist Case . . . Gun found in apartment of Philip Markoff was used in murder. He's on suicide watch. Boston Globe
Today's Video
Fox's Shepherd Smith Drops the F-Bomb . . . YouTube
