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Sunday, September 14, 2008

LEADING THE NEWS

Commuter Train Driver Faulted in LA Crash . . . Ran a red light. Some say determination premature. Death toll climbs to 25. Los Angeles Times
Ike Less Destructive Than Feared . . . Devastation nevertheless extensive. Houston digs out. Reuters
As Governor, Palin Hired Friends, Attacked Foes Visceral style and penchant for slamming critics contrasts with public image. New York Times

POLITICS

Congressional Republicans Gain in Polls . . . Cut Democrats' lead from 11 points to three, spurring hopes of fewer seat losses. Washington Times
Palin Allowed Off Her Leash . . . Draws big crowd in Nevada during first solo appearance. Reuters
Mayoral Duties in Wasila Limited . . . Even by small town standards. Palin's top achievement as mayor was the construction of an ice rink. Left trail of bad blood. Washington Post
Swift Boat Alumni Ready Attack Ads Against Obama . . . Could signal upturn in outside group activity. Dem group also readying ads. Washington Post
The Upshot on Palin's Updo . . . Visit the Beehive, where Palin goes to get a less-sexy, more professional look. Talks politics and moose with the staff while multitasking. New York Times
Rangel Got Free Trips to Luxurious Caribbean Spots . . . Lobbyists paid for tax committee chairman to hit the beach.
New York Post

NATIONAL SECURITY

U.S. Arms Sales Exploding . . . Bush seeking to rearm Iraq and Afghanistan, contain Iran and North Korea, and build ties with former Soviet states. New York Times
Pakistan in Uproar Over U.S. Tribal Region Raids . . . President Asif Ali Zardari facing demands to withdraw co-operation with the US in the "war on terror." Independent
Muslim Extremist Threatens to Kill Paul McCartney . . . Demands that former Beatle abandon plan to perform in Israel. McCartney said determined to go on. Sunday Express

BUSINESS NEWS

Ike Pushes Gasoline Back Toward $4 . . . Vast energy complex in the Gulf of Mexico may be closed for days.
USA Today
Lehman Talks Extend to Third Day . . . Paulson, Fed, banking company officials race to find solution. Markets could plunge if no deal by Monday. Reuters
Regulators to Review Fannie, Freddie Exit Pay . . . Golden parachutes awarded to outgoing chiefs may be clipped. Reuters

INTERNATIONAL

Jetliner Crash in Russia Kills 88 . . . Everyone aboard dies when plane crashes trying to land in city of Perm. Flight originated in Moscow. Reuters
Scores Killed in China Landslide . . . Toll of 254 could rise in landslide triggered by the collapse of an illegal mining dump. USA Today
Indian Police Arrest Suspects in Blasts . . . New Dehli attacks killed at least 21 and wounded about 100. Associated Press
Mbeki Faces Calls to Resign . . . Accused of using office to prosecute rival. BBC

YOU MUST ALSO KNOW . . .

Health Experts Fear Spread of New Pneumonia . . . Killer form of disease still extremely rare, but growing.
Los Angeles Times
Ike Response Turns to Search and Rescue . . . Effort underway to track down estimated 140,000 people who ignored mandatory evacuation orders. Dallas Morning News
Writer David Foster Wallace Found Dead . . . Novelist, essayist and humorist best known for his 1996 novel "Infinite Jest," hanged himself. He was 46. Los Angeles Times
Researchers Discover Cause for Winter Blues . . . Elevated wintertime level of chemical that clears feel-good compound from the brain. Toronto Globe and Mail

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