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Obama to Reappoint Bernanke as Fed Chief . . . A bid for continuity in economic policy after a year of frantic efforts to rescue the financial system.
Wall Street Journal
Holder Opens Probe Into CIA Interrogations . . . At the same time, White House releases report detailing prisoner abuse by the agency. New York Times
Swine Flu Could Kill 30,000-90,000 in US . . . As many as 300,000 could clog intensive care units in heavily affected regions.
Los Angeles Times
Politics
McClatchy Newspapers
Giuliani Mulls Run for NY Governor . . . Sensing that voters are unhappy with Albany, he is clearing a path for a possible race for governor in 2010. New York Times
Boxer Faces Tough Fight in California . . . Polls show former HP chief Carly Fiorina is close. Washington Times
Obama's Patchwork of Envoys . . . High-profile envoys for a variety of regions may be adding confusion to U.S. foreign policy.
Washington Times
GOP Focuses on Seniors in the Health Debate . . . Elders are the most skeptical about Obama's plans. RNC releases proposed 'bill of rights' for senior healthcare. Christian Science Monitor
National Security
Minister Claims Huge Victory for Karzai . . . President won nearly 70 per cent of vote in last week's election and fraud will not affect the result, Finance Minister says. Times (UK)
Obama Failing to Make Case for Afghan War . . . President must do better job of telling Americans why effort is central to preventing another 9/11, experts say. Christian Science Monitor
Abdullah Backers Threaten Revolt Over Election . . . In northern Afghanistan, where opposition to Hamid Karzai is strong, the mood is darkening. The Independent
Iran Slows Atomic Expansion . . . Has not expanded the number of centrifuges enriching uranium at its Natanz nuclear site since the end of May. Reuters
Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan . . . Deaths make 2009 the deadliest year of the war yet. Reuters
Health Scare Sent to Veterans . . . More than 1,800 Gulf War veterans sent letters from VA informing them they had a fatal neurological disease, many erroneously. USA Today
Money
Frank Seeking to Reshape U.S. Finance . . . Barney Frank is writing a complex bill to give federal government unprecedented control over U.S. financial institutions. Boston Globe
Madoff Cancer Claim Denied . . . U.S. prisons service denies reports that jailed financier is terminally ill. Daily Telegraph
East European Cybercrime Targets U.S. Firms . . . A multimillion-dollar online crime wave that has begun to worry the nation's largest financial institutions. Washington Post
International
Iran Calls for Death Penalty for Reformers . . . Six ex- government ministers in the dock over alleged part in post-election protests, at Tehran's latest mass trial. Times (UK)
Iraqi PM To Go It Alone in Elections . . . Maliki broke ranks Monday with the Shiite Muslim coalition that propelled him to power in 2006.
Los Angeles Times
Dying Winds Help Greek Firefighters . . . Government is forced to defend its handling of blazes as recriminations begin.
The Independent
Russia's Obama . . . Joaquim Crima, a black man running in local council elections, loves Putin and will risk the wrath of Russia's deep-seated racism. The Guardian
Also Today. . .
Jackson Pleaded With Doctor for Sedative . . . Death is ruled a homicide, which makes manslaughter charges against doctor more likely.
Los Angeles Times
Atkins Diet May Clog up Arteries . . . Could double the chances of developing arteriosclerosis. Daily Telegraph
New Orleans Flood Controls Unreliable . . . Huge flood-control pumps installed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina don't protect the city adequately. USA Today
Details Emerge in Fla. Couple's Slaying . . . Prosecutors paint a vivid portrait of the characters and activities leading to the slayings that captured the nation's attention. USA Today
Social Networks Make Teens More Narcissistic . . . Students report the finding themselves, saying theirs is the most narcissistic generation.
USA Today
Today's Video
Demand for Rhino Horns Fuels Poaching Crisis . . . NBC
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