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Pakistan army fights for key city . . . Pakistani troops say they have taken control from the Taliban of several areas of Mingora, the main city in the Swat valley. BBC
Early retirement claims rise sharply . . . Instead of working longer as the economy worsens, more Americans are calling it quits before age 66.
Los Angeles Times
U.S. reliant on aid of allies in terror cases . . . Foreign intel services nab and interrogate all but highest-level suspects seized outside of Iraq and Afghanistan. New York Times
Politics
President details ideal Court nominee . . . In his most extensive remarks since Souter stepped down, Obama stressed desire for "practical" justice. Washington Post
Cheney won't go quietly . . . Even some Republicans want him to put a lid on it, but backers say he won't sit still while things are said and done he thinks are wrong. Associated Press
Diplomats' same-sex partners to get benefits . . .Clinton says the policy change addresses an inequity and will help recruitment of diplomats. New York Times
Pelosi mum on rights in China . . . House speaker, like Clinton, sidesteps Beijing's human rights record, reflecting shift in tactics.
Washington Post
Crunch time for Baucus . . . Health-care bill could define Montana senator's career, as well as the Democratic Party's future.
Washington Post
Et tu, Chu? . . . Energy secretary and Obama green guru Steven Chu's recent decisions on coal-fired power stations and hydrogen cars have angered many environmentalists. Guardian
National Security
U.S. probes divisions within Taliban . . . Examining whether some tribes linked to Taliban can be broken off through diplomatic and economic initiatives. Boston Globe
Spanish judges go international . . . High-ranking U.S. officials among targets of human rights inquiries by Spain's National Court.
Washington Post
Chavez moves on a TV station . . . Venezuelan leaders dismiss free speech concerns. Associated Press
Business
Rising unemployment raises social crisis threat . . . World economic recovery will be slow, according to World Bank President Zoellick.
Reuters
Credit card bill threatens industry . . . Issuers are already taking losses from consumers and will have to find new ways to make up the shortfall. Reuters
Filene's final markdown . . . Instead of the grand reopening promised for 2009, the question today is whether Filene's Basement will survive this year. Boston Globe
International
South Korea questions its leaders . . . Suicide of ex-president just before indictment in influence-peddling case leaves nation wondering about leaders' moral character. Los Angeles Times
Netanyahu will halt settlement expansion . . . Illegal outposts will be dismantled, but old ones could still be expanded, defying Obama.
Jerusalem Post
Tamils tales of terror emerge . . . UN chief Ban Ki-moon visits refugee camp and appeals to government to 'heal the wounds' after civil war.
Guardian
Stampede at Moroccan music festival . . . At least 11 have died in the Moroccan capital after being crushed in a stampede at a music festival.
BBC
Health of presidential candidate rivets Brazil . . . Dilma Rousseff is expected to succeed Lula da Silva, but her cancer makes some wonder if he'll try to run himself. New York Times
Also Today. . .
The coming superbrain . . . Will computer intelligence surpass our own, and when? New York Times
Swine flu hits U.S. troops in Kuwait . . . All 18 U.S. soldiers infected with swine flu have recovered and left Washington's oil-rich ally.
Associated Press
Church of Scotland backs gay minister . . . Vote to appoint openly gay minister latest case involving sexuality to create division in the Anglican Communion. Associated Press
Agatha Christie link for Iran killer . . . Authorities say woman accused of being a serial killer took her ideas from the novels of crime writer Agatha Christie. BBC
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