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This Morning's Cut
Leading The News
Ahmadinejad Calls For Prosecution of Rivals . . . Iran's president blames election unrest on a foreign "enemy plot" by "subversives."
Los Angeles Times
Kennedy Death Not Yet Affecting Health Debate . . . Conservatives say they won't budge and Skeptical Dems still seem skeptical.
Washington Times
Man Accused of Kidnapping Girl in 1991 . . . Phillip Garrido kept 11 year old Jaycee Lee Dugard for 18 years and fathered two children by her, the oldest of whom is 15. Associated Press
Politics
Kennedy's Seat Sparks Political Storm . . . Democratic push to appoint a successor is sparking a political firestorm in Massachusetts.
Wall Street Journal
Nixon Wanted to Spy on Kennedy . . . "Too damn bad if he gets shot" was attitude of president who wanted agents to dig into potential rival's lifestyle. The Guardian
Palin's Pac Charged With Illegal Contributions . . . Gave excessive contributions to two well-known Republicans. Feds seeking more information. Anchorage Daily News
Israelis Not Feeling Obama's Love . . . Only four percent view his policies as pro-Israel. Jerusalem Post
Abuse Issue Puts Justice and CIA at Odds . . . With appointment of a prosecutor to investigate detainee abuses, tensions burst into view.
New York Times
National Security
Former Gitmo prisoner to Sue United States . . . Mohammed Jawad wants compensation for arrest in Kabul as a minor and seven-year detention. Times (UK)
Mullins Criticizes anti-Islamist Propaganda Effort . . . Joint Chiefs chair says we need to watch our actions, not our words.
New York Times
Holbrooke in 'Heated Row' With Karzai . . . A dramatic 'bust-up' over alleged election fraud involving Barack Obama's envoy.
The Guardian
Afghan Civilian Deaths Down With New U.S. Tactics . . . Western troops have killed far fewer Afghan civilians since imposition of strict new rules of engagement. Los Angeles Times
Saudi Terror Czar Escapes Attack . . . A suicide bomber slightly injured a Saudi Arabian royal family member in charge of antiterrorism efforts.
Wall Street Journal
Money
FTC Bans Robocalls . . . As of next week, those irritating automated phone calls asking people to buy life insurance or take a dream vacation will be a memory. Washington Times
Japanese Economy Hit by 'Double Nightmare' . . . Jobless rate hits a record 5.7% and deflation takes hold. Times (UK)
Bernanke Losing His Identity . . . Bernanke's brush with identity theft began when a thief stole Anna Bernanke's purse from a Capitol Hill Starbucks. Washington Post
International
Russia and Ukraine Intensify Standoff . . . Relations between the two countries are more troubled than at any time since the Soviet collapse. New York Times
North and South Korea to Resume Family Reunions . . . Relatives separated by Korean war to be brought together again after 18-month freeze on meetings. The Guardian
Desmond Tutu Slams Israel . . . South African human rights leader says Palestinians are paying the price of thee Holocaust. Haaretz
Mystery Ship Suspects Charged With Piracy . . .Russia had tracked ship all along, amid tales of a secret cargo of arms or drugs.
The Independent
Also Today. . .
Kidnap Suspect Gives Interview From Jail . . . Says in telephone interview his life "has been straightened out." Implores people to wait until they hear the whole story. KCRA TV
Madonna Booed for Defending Gypsies . . . Romanian crowd turns ugly as singer asks for tolerance of despised East European minority.
Associated Press
Thousands Flee Calif. Fires . . . Raging conflagration threatens wealthy seaside community. Los Angeles Times
Kennedy and the War on Cancer . . . Despite nearly 40 years of effort, death rates from most cancers haven't budged. New York Times
Today's Video
Kidnap Victim Turns Up Alive 18 Years Later . . . NBC
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