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Leading the News
At Least 140 Dead in Western China Violence . . . Muslim Uighur protests over workers' deaths turn violent as mobs burn buses and attack Han residents. The Guardian
Former Honduran President's Return Blocked . . . Zelaya's plane is prevented from landing. One killed in protests.
McClatchy Newspapers
Serial Killer Stalking South Carolina Town . . . Police suspect male killer has been terrorizing a small South Carolina community. Fifth victim a teen. Globe and Mail
Politics
Iran Engagement Policy Continues . . . Obama and Biden say crackdown in Iran would not close the door on talks.
New York Times
Lawmakers Shift Into High Gear . . . They return to the Capitol Monday for a five-week blitz that will help determine the fate of Obama's agenda. Wall Street Journal
Health Industry Enlists Former Hill Types . . . Insurers, hospitals and medical groups hire more than 350 former government staff members and retired lawmakers. Washington Post
National Security
Obama Seeks Arms Control Deal with Russia . . . Arrives in Moscow for a summit aimed at reaching an agreement to cut stockpiles of nuclear warheads. New York Times
Chavez Seen Behind Unrest in Peru . . . A national strike by thousands of rain-forest Indians is spawning accusations of a proxy war. Washington Times
Two U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan Attack . . . Militants fired rockets and mortars at a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan sparking a two-hour battle. Associated Press
North Korea Tested New Missile . . . Improved range and accuracy poses threat to Japan. The Chosun Ilbo
Money
Technology Jobs Thrive . . . Demand remains high despite tough economy. Washington Times
Judge Approves Plan to Sell GM Assets . . . Allows best assets to exit bankruptcy. Financial Times
Jackson Estate Looks Like a Profit Machine . . . His assets exceed debts by at least $200 million, and his own catalogue and that of the Beatles will produce. Los Angeles Times
International
Split Among Iranian Clergy Deepens . . . Senior clerical group calls Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election "illegitimate".
The Guardian
Closer to an Israeli Strike on Iran? . . . Biden refuses to condemn or rule out such an attack, and Israel has secured Saudi support.
Christian Science Monitor
China's Elderly Will Overwhelm the Nation . . . One-child rule imposed 30 years ago created too few young to support quickly expanding aging population. Los Angeles Times
Most East Germans Say Communism Better . . . Glorification of the German Democratic Republic is on the rise two decades after the Berlin Wall fell. Der Spiegel
Iran Frees All But One British Embassy Workers . . . Last detainee, an Iranian, is the embassy's chief political analyst. He's charged with acting against national security. BBC
Also Today. . .
Monorails Crash at Disneyworld . . . Twenty one year old driver of one is killed. Orlando Sentinel
Coffee Helps Prevent Alzheimers . . . And it may be useful for treatment too. The Independent
Oldest Christian Bible Put Online . . . The Codex Sinaiticus was hand written by four scribes in Greek on animal hide. Reuters
Marion Barry Charged With Stalking . . . Former Washington mayor's latest trouble involves following around his ex-girlfriend.
Washington Post
A Suspect's Downward Spiral . . . Alleged Holocaust Museum shooter James von Brunn once had a young family and a promising artistic career. Then it all fell apart. Washington Post
Today's Video
Unrest Hits Far Western China . . . CNN
