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Bernanke: Recession is Likely Over . . . Fed chief declares downturn at an end but paints a picture of an economy underperforming well into next year. McClatchy Newspapers
Baucus Lacks GOP Support for Health Plan . . . Will move ahead with Finance vote as best hope for bipartisan deal collapses.
Los Angeles Times
Mullen: U.S. Needs More Troops in Afghanistan . . . Joint Chiefs Chair says more American forces needed. Los Angeles Times
Politics
Obama Blitzes the Airwaves . . . Adds Letterman to Six Sunday shows he will do to promote his health care plan. Chicago Tribune
Obama Seeks AFL-CIO Support in Health Fight . . . Many who have insurance, including the union-hall set, are wary of overhaul.
Christian Science Monitor
Carter: Racism Driving Anti-Obama Efforts . . . Former president says tide of anger against Barack Obama - including congressman's heckle - is driven by racism. The Times (UK)
House Rebukes Wilson for Outburst . . . On a largely party-line vote, the House voted 240 to 179 to ratify a "resolution of disapproval."
Washington Post
Fuel Economy Set to 35.5 mpg . . . Obama releases plan to require better gas mileage for cars and trucks and tougher rules on vehicle gas emissions. USA Today
National Security
Europe Has Low Expectations for Iran Talks . . . Emboldened Tehran will angle to buy more time to develop nuclear capabilities, European analysts say. Christian Science Monitor
Medvedev Hints a U-Turn on Iran . . . Sanctions may be effective, he says, contradicting his foreign minister and raising hopes ahead of UN meeting. The Times (UK)
U.S. Hunting Al Qaeda More Efficiently . . . Understanding of Islamic extremists has improved significantly in recent years, says DNI chief Blair. Wall Street Journal
Panel: Terror Warning System Doesn't Work . . . A task force Tuesday urged eliminating or overhauling the color-coded system.
Christian Science Monitor
Money
Blockbuster Closing Up to 960 Stores . . . Struggling video rental chain tries to reverse its losses and fend off rapidly growing rivals Netflix Inc. and Redbox. Associated Press
Wages Grow for Those With Jobs . . . Despite many stories about pay cuts last winter, most workers received a raise over the last year.
New York Times
Congress Fight Looms Over Homebuyer Tax Break . . . Questions over whether market can function without $8,000 credit passed during worst of recession. New York Times
Employee Health Costs to Rise . . . As businesses contend with rising costs, many workers face an erosion of health benefits next year.
Washington Post
Tavern on the Green in the Red . . . After decades as one of the nation’s top independent restaurants, Tavern on the Green files for bankruptcy.
New York Times
International
UN Condemns 'War Crimes' in Gaza . . . New report says both the Israeli army and Palestinian militants are guilty. Globe and Mail
Hatoyama Takes Over as Japan's Prime Minister . . . Long-time opposition leader promises to reinvigorate economy and shake up the government. Associated Press
Released Iraqi Shoe Thrower Has No Regrets . . . Hurled "my flower to the occupier." Colleagues slaughter sheep and dance to celebrate. Says he was tortured. McClatchy Newspapers
Also Today. . .
Suspect In Killing of Yale Student in Custody . . . Raymond Clark III, a lab technician, is in custody but not yet under arrest as police search his apartment. Hartford Courant
Execution Delayed After Two-Hour Failed Attempt . . . Ohio governor delays execution after executioners have trouble finding a good vein for lethal injection. Associated Press
Is the War on Drugs Worth It? . . . Most arrests are just for possession, and 40 percent of those are for marijuana. Many lives are ruined and cops are killed. Christian Science Monitor
Air Crashes Exposes Failures . . . Aviation regulators have missed blatant pilot training violations and allowed planes to fly that should have been grounded. USA Today
Garrido Possible Suspect in Other Kidnappings . . . Police search Garrido home for evidence in abduction around same time as Jaycee's of girl who looked like her. The Times (UK)
Today's Video
ACORN Offers Help Setting Up a Brothel . . . NBC
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