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Leading the News
U.S. Strike in Afghanistan Kills Civilians . . . Bombing runs kill dozens of civilians taking shelter from fighting as Obama prepared to meet with Karzai. BBC
Schools Shut by Flu Can Reopen . . . Signs outbreak milder than feared. U.S. has its second death, though. Washington Post
D.C. to Recognize Gay Marriages . . . The city's African American ministers are enraged. Now Congress must review the legislation.
Washington Post
Politics
Justice To Oppose Prosecuting Bush Officials . . . Report finds errors of judgment in memos allowing brutal interrogations but opposes prosecuting the authors. New York Times
Obama Will Wait on Immigration Reform . . . Will seek to stem flow of arms into Mexico and enhance security first.
Los Angeles Times
Former NBA Player Elected Detroit Mayor . . . Retired Detroit Pistons great Dave Bing makes dramatic political debut with come-from-behind upset of Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr. Detroit News
Edwards' Wife Speaks About His Affair . . . Edwards told her as he began his presidential campaign. Lied that it was only one night.
New York Times
Democrats Strip Specters' Seniority . . . After quitting Republican Party, Pa. senator is made the junior Democrat on four committees. Washington Post
Ginsburg: Court Needs Another Woman . . . "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made," she says, suggesting they get things about women men don't. USA Today
Obama a Prayer Day No-Show . . . Nixes formal gatherings relished by Bush. Washington Times
Details Thin on Stimulus Contracts . . . Obama vowed transparency, but full picture may not be available for another year. USA Today
National Security
Obama To Seek Afghan-Pakistan Alliance . . . During meeting with Karzai and Zardari at White House today, will seek unity against Taliban and offer billions in aid. Reuters
Obama Skeptical of Karzai . . . Believes he hasn't done enough to address challenges. Washington Post
Secret U.S.- Israeli Nuclear Accord in Jeopardy . . . Israel likely to seek assurances from Obama that he wont trade Israeli nuclear concessions for Iranian ones. Washington Times
Business
More Homes Get Multiple Offers . . . Buyers pursue lower-price homes and banks low-ball asking prices to attract competing bids on foreclosures. USA Today
Changes Coming to 401(k) Plans . . . Legislation would force companies to break out fees on statements and bar mutual-fund companies from offering advice. Wall Street Journal
One in Five Homeowners Underwater . . . Downturn in home prices has left about 20 percent of U.S. homeowners owing more on mortgage than homes are worth. Wall Street Journal
U.S. Says Bank of America Needs $33.9B Cushion . . . Government tells BofA it must raise $33.9 billion in capital to withstand any worsening of the economy. New York Times
Economy Generating Jobs . . . Many major institutional employers are actually looking for more workers. New York Times
Bernanke Sees Hopeful Signs . . . Economic free fall nearing an end, but there will be no quick recovery. New York Times
International
Civilians Stream Out of Swat Valley . . . Mass exodus as ceasefire crumbles. BBC
Sri Lankans' Voyage to Death . . . Fleeing the fighting, they took to a boat. Adrift in the Indian Ocean, one by one, they began to die.
New York Times
Reporter Jailed in Iran Ends Hunger Strike . . . U.S.-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi ends a two-week hunger strike because of illness, her father says. BBC
Also Today. . .
Swine Flu Shots May Enter Fall Regimen . . . You may be getting one for the regular flu, and two for the porcine variety. Washington Post
Face Transplant Patient Reveals Herself . . . Connie Culp, underwent the groundbreaking procedure in December after her husband shot her four years earlier. Associated Press
Post-Katrina Trailer Residents Face Eviction . . . FEMA says last 4,600 dwellings must be cleared by May 30. But many have nowhere to go. Los Angeles Times
Agreement Reached to Save the Boston Globe . . . Deal with unions struck on major contract concessions demanded by owner, the New York Times Company. Boston Globe
Dom DeLuise Dies at 75 . . . Was a regular on TV variety shows in the 1960s and provided comedic support in movies for actors such as Mel Brooks and Burt Reynolds. Los Angeles Times
Today's Video
Obama and Biden Go Out for Burgers . . . CBS
