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Missile Shield Strategy Reverses Reagan Vision . . . Rather than focus on protecting U.S., it shifts the effort to defending Europe and the Middle East. New York Times
Secret IAEA Report: Iran Works on Nukes . . . UN nuclear agency says Iran has "sufficient information" to make weapon. The Guardian
Democrats Must Close Ranks on Health Care . . . Must bring together their centrists concerned about cost and liberals who still want public option. Christian Science Monitor
Politics
Baucus to Tinker With Health Bill . . . A bid to solidify support for the bill after some Democrats said it would impose big costs on middle-income families. Wall Street Journal
ACORN Loses Funding, Allies in House . . . Democrats unexpectedly abandon their longtime ally, joining Republicans to end all federal funding for the activist group. The Washington Times
Mass. on Track to Have Senator Next Week . . . State house OKs bill giving governor the power to appoint a temporary successor to Kennedy. Boston Globe
Obama Honors Soldier With Highest Medal . . . Army Sgt. 1st. Class Jared C. Monti was killed trying to save a comrade in Afghanistan.
Christian Science Monitor
National Security
Obama Missile Plan May Not Satisfy Russia . . . Poland and Czech Republic will still get chance to host interceptors, but different ones.
New York Times
North Korea Open to Multilateral Talks . . . Kim Jong-Il indicates country could rejoin stalled negotiations aimed at ending its nuclear weapons programs. New York Times
Time Running Out to Tackle Taliban . . . British general set to take charge of UK and other NATO forces says troops need to show "positive trends." The Guardian
NATO Chief Reaches Out to Russia . . . Secretary General Rasmussen calls for a new strategic partnership with Russia in a major foreign policy speech. BBC
New Technology for Spotting a Terrorist . . .Labs developing cameras and sensors that monitor eye blinks, heart rate, and even fidgeting.
Boston Globe
Italy Wants Out of Afghanistan After Attack . . . Will try to withdraw its 3,100 soldiers soon. Debate over the war has grown in Germany and Britain, too. Christian Science Monitor
Probe of Suspected NYC Terror Cell Expands . . . Appears plans were underway for a major attack. Christian Science Monitor
Money
U.S. Bankers Face Sweeping Curbs on Pay . . . Policies that set the pay for tens of thousands of bank employees would require approval from the Fed. Wall Street Journal
Incomes of the Young Falling . . . Incomes of the young and middle-aged, especially men, have fallen since 2000, leaving many age groups poorer. USA Today
McDonald's, Burger King Serve up Premium Burgers . . . If the fast food restaurant "premium" burger is a hit, it could jolt the $566 billion restaurant industry. USA Today
International
Suicide Bomb in Northwest Pakistan Kills 25 . . . Continuing violence in Pakistan’s northwest despite government offensive to dislodge Taliban. Christian Science Monitor
New Protests in Iran Largest Since Summer . . . Tens of thousands defy government warning not rally. The Times (UK)
Ahmadinejad Denies Holocaust Again . . . In a show of strength, president says confronting Israel a "national and religious" duty. Mousavi and Khatami assailed. Jerusalem Post
Mitchell Meetings Fail to Advance Mideast Peace . . . Stalemate centers on settlement freeze, Palestinian demand to discuss Jerusalem, refugees. Haaretz
Also Today. . .
Police Focus on Yale Murder Suspects Attitude . . . Research technician described as overbearing ‘control freak' who clashed with scientists and their protégés. Associated Press
French Fries, Potato Chips, and Cancer . . . Starchy fried foods can contain a chemical called acrylamide that is raising concern as a potential human carcinogen. Chicago Tribune
Toll of Unhealthy Living: Ten Years . . . Men who smoke or who fail to control their blood pressure and cholesterol are sacrificing 10 to 15 years of their lives. The Independent
Pause in Arctic Melting Trend . . . This summer's melt of Arctic sea ice has not been as profound as in the last two years. BBC
Today's Video
Local News Anchor Bloops Up F-Bomb . . . YouTube
