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Leading the News
Doubts About Pakistan's Nukes . . . As the insurgency spreads, senior U.S. officials are increasingly concerned about vulnerabilities for Pakistan’s arsenal. New York Times
Swine Flu Threat Easing . . . Mexico's health minister says outbreak is receding. CDC suggests the virus is not as dangerous as feared. Los Angeles Times
Obama Tax Moves Aim to Guard U.S. Jobs . . . Would alter provisions he says move jobs overseas as part of package aimed at saving $210 billion over 10 years. Reuters
Politics
Obama to Seek Jurist With Vision . . . Likely to seek a Supreme Court nominee who could build a progressive legal vision for the century ahead. Wall Street Journal
Desirée Rogers Sells 'Brand Obama' . . . She's in charge of making them a couple for the ages - and Michelle into the most popular mom-in-chief. Wall Street Journal
John Edwards Under Investigation . . . Officials assessing how he spent his campaign funds - which could carry his extramarital affair from the tabloids to the courtroom. New York Times
Democrats Allow Lobbyists to Write Climate Bill . . . Green lobbyists from industry and advocacy groups play major roll in crafting legislation. Washington Times
Fourth Grader Presses Rice on Torture . . . At a school event, the questions turn from her experience growing up to something more serious. Washington Post
National Security
Pakistan's Islamic Schools Sow Militancy . . . Pakistan’s poorest have turned to Islamic schools that feed and house children but push a militant brand of Islam. New York Times
Options for Obama in Pakistan Limited . . . U.S. can't control Pakistani army and has little confidence in its government. Washington Post
Interrogation Debate Divided Bush Officials . . . How the program slowly unraveled. New York Times
Business
Fiat Wants to Buy Opel Too . . . Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne is stepping up plans to buy Opel in an effort to forge a three-way alliance with Chrysler. Wall Street Journal
Bank Stress Tests May Bring Hope . . . Administration seems ready to say that while a few banks may need more cash, the system is more solid than analysts fear. New York Times
World Worries About Size of U.S. Debt . . . Investors start to wonder if U.S. is headed for new era of rising market interest rates as the government borrows and borrows. New York Times
Recession to Hit Europe's Economies Hard . . . Economies will contract by four percent this year, a huge revision from earlier predictions. BBC
International
China Quarantining Mexican Travelers . . . Actions have potential to cause diplomatic row between the two countries. Wall Street Journal
Nepal in Political Crisis . . . Maoist political leaders seek to sack army chief but are rebuffed. Prime Minister quits. BBC
Israelis Fear Obama Outreach to Muslims . . . Fear courting of Arab and Muslim world will come at their expense. Also back an attack on Iran if needed. Associated Press
Somali Pirates Nabbed After Attacking Wrong Ship . . . Oops! They accidentally try to seize a French warship. Times (UK)
Also Today. . .
Same Sex Unions Gain Legal Ground . . . Even in states that don't allow gay marriage, courts grant new rights on child custody, divorce and other issues. Los Angeles Times
Swine Flu Spreads Across the United States . . . Some 226 cases in 30 states, with more expected to turn up in additional states in the next few days. New York Times
Boston Globe Faces Shutdown . . . Owner New York Times will file required 60-day notice after talks with unions fail to bring concessions demanded. Washington Post
Scott Miller Returns . . . Firefighter, shot in the neck during the '92 L.A. riots and told he likely would never walk again, finally returns to work.
Los Angeles Times
Stimulus Will Slow Traffic . . . Drivers across the country will have to contend with far more roadwork as states launch new highway projects this summer. USA Today
Today's Video
Romney and Cantor Talk About GOP's Future . . . CNN
