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Leading The News
Ahmadinejad Declares Nuclear Debate 'Over' . . . Iranian president vows to go ahead with uranium enrichment program despite protests from the West.
The Times (UK)
Trio Guilty of Plotting Britain's 9/11 . . . Three British Muslims convicted of plotting to blow up transatlantic airliners in plan that could have killed thousands.
The Independent.
Obama Back as Salesman-in-Chief . . . The president returns to his roots with a fiery health-care speech ahead of this week's crucial test in Congress. Globe and Mail
Politics
Congress Behind on Budget Bills, as Usual . . . Will begin funding government with the same kind of stopgap measure used during Bush administration. McClatchy Newspapers
Obama Nominee Omitted Ties to Biotech Industry . . . Nominee for post overseeing bioterrorism failed to mention ties to drug industry group.
Washington Times
Obama Releases Education Speech . . . Anger prompted Department of Education to revise a suggestion children write a letter on how they could help the president. Wall Street Journal
House Dems Still Divided . . . After a long recess that was anything but restful, Congress returns still unsettled over pending legislation and the public's reaction. Washington Post
Michelle's White House Workouts . . . At last the secret to the First Lady's world famous sculpted arms is revealed: daily tricep pushdowns and hammer curls. The Times (UK)
National Security
Military Leery of Escalation Without Clear Goals . . . . Many say adding thousands of troops may not help because Obama hasn't clearly defined the mission. McClatchy Newspapers
Afghan Group says 60-70 Civilians Killed in Strike . . . Growing rift with U.S. as Germans defend calling in U.S. warplanes, saying militants threatened attack.The Guardian
Russia and China Block Move to Sanction Iran . . . Reject proposal to impose more sanctions on Iran should a dialogue over its nuclear program fail. Haaretz
Guantanamo Captives Winning Lawsuits . . . Judges freeing captives, ruling against Pentagon 29 times and for it only seven.
Miami Herald
Gates Calls on Arabs to Arm Against Iran . . . Says it would convince Iran that nuclear weapons would endanger its security.
Jerusalem Post
Money
Warren Buffett Recalculating His Bets . . . His company is buying fewer stocks and more corporate and government debt.
New York Times
Many States Walk Away From Stimulus . . . The can't afford to put up the 20 percent of financing required to receive the federal funds.
USA Today
McDonald's Loses 'McCurry' Battle . . . Lost an eight-year trademark battle to prevent Malaysia's restaurant McCurry from using the "Mc" prefix. Associated Press.
Civilian Patrols Grow in Recession . . . Volunteers are stepping up to take on the routine duties of short-staffed police forces. But it doesn't always work too well. Wall Street Journal
International
North Korean Farmers Suffer Food Crisis . . . With few machines and the livestock eaten, quiet lingers in rural areas of nation where 8.7 million face hunger. Globe and Mail
Woman Jailed in Sudan Trouser Trial . . . Woman who fell foul of country's draconian indecency laws refuses to pay fine, despite escaping lashes. The Times (UK)
Anti-Americanism Sweeping Pakistan . . . Pakistani media portraying America, its military and defense contractors in the darkest of lights.
McClatchy Newspapers
Also Today. . .
Swine Flu Vaccine Suffers Setbacks . . . Production issues mean fewer doses are likely to be ready in October, and younger recipients may need 2 shots. Chicago Tribune
Chavez Received Like a Rock Star in Venice . . . Venezuelan leader walks the red carpet at Oliver Stone's premiere for documentary "South of the Border." Associated Press
Milwaukee Serial Killer Linked to Eight Deaths . . . A 49-year-old man is suspected in the killings of at least eight women over 21 years.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Annie Liebowitz Could Lose Rights to Her Photos . . . World's most famous photographer has a history of unpaid bills and taxes and is millions in debt. Daily Telegraph
Today's Video
The Remastered Beatles Enter the 21st Century . . . CNN
