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Dozens Dead in Baghdad Attacks . . . A wave of coordinated attacks in central Baghdad kills at least 60 people and injures almost 300. BBC
White House: Obama Still Backs Public Plan . . . Minimizes remarks by top officials that called into question Obama's commitment to the idea. Washington Times
Israel Quietly Suspends Settlement Construction . . . Netanyahu seeking a compromise that would facilitate a revival of peace talks with Palestinians. Los Angeles Times
Politics
New York Times
White House Says Gun Toting Was Legal . . . Men who bore weapons outside Obama events to showcase gun rights were acting within the law. Washington Post
Health Care Debate Came as Surprise . . . Obama's advisers say they were unprepared for intraparty rift over public option.
Washington Post
Columnist Robert Novak Dead at 78 . . . Conservative reporter was devoted to uncovering scoops during decades-long career.
Washington Post
The Accidental Poster Boy . . . A Chicago college student says he didn't produce the Obama "socialism" poster. But he did create the Joker-Obama that's on it. Chicago Tribune
National Security
Risks to the Afghan Election . . . More could become disaffected if outcome does not seem legitimate. Violence may ensue.
McClatchy Newspapers
Bill Richardson to Meet With North Koreans . . . Request for session in U.S. a further sign that Pyonyang wants to thaw relations.
Times (UK)
Russia to Reconsider Missile Sales to Iran . . . S-300 missiles could provide a powerful air defense for Iran's nuclear program.
Jerusalem Post
Bill Clinton Helps Unveil a Mystery . . . Visit to North Korea gave the Obama administration its first detailed look into a regime that looms as a major threat. New York Times
Money
Buffett: U.S. on Slow Path to Recovery . . . In a column, the stock guru says the cure for the economy will also result in longterm ailments, like debt. New York Times
GM Announces Production Hike . . . Cash for Clunkers helps result in hiring as demand for cars and trucks rises. Washington Post
Google's Chrome Gets Even Faster . . . Browser's speed is it's selling point, but it still hasn't made a big dent into Explorer or Firefox.
USA Today
Hope Fuels the Bulls . . . Despite some discouraging signs, the market continues its broad rally as enough signs of recovery accumulate.
USA Today
Regulator Urged Citi to Replace CFO . . . Document points to greater government involvement in running of bank than is admitted.
Financial Times
International
Kabul Battens Down for Elections . . . Shopkeepers empty shelves and get out of town, expecting more attacks when Afghanistan votes on Thursday. Globe and Mail
Authorities Knew Location of Missing Russian Ship . . . Several things about the "disappearance" don't seem to add up. Was it carrying a secret cargo? The Independent
Violence and Corruption Shake a Moscow Suburb . . . Beatings of journalists and a civic rights activist highlight Russia's vast corruption problem. McClatchy Newspapers
Obama Sees 'Positive' Signs on Mideast . . . After White House meeting, Mubarak and Obama share cautious optimism.
New York Times
Also Today. . .
Who Makes Organic? . . . Try Dean Foods and General Mills, Kellogg's and Cargill, although you might not see their names on the labels.
Chicago Tribune
Unexpected Ally on Same Sex Marriage . . . Conservative legal star Ted Olson hopes to reshape the legal and social landscape, fighting California ban.New York Times
Georgia Coupled Killed by Pack of Wild Dogs . . . The two were attacked by up to 14 dogs that had seemed peaceable for years.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Longevity Pill From Red Wine . . . Scientists work to create a supplement from the red wine ingredient resveratrol. But you might grow old waiting for it. Washington Times
Today's Video
Barney Frank Spars With Constituents . . . CNN
