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McChrystal Pleads for More Troops . . . Top general in Afghanistan warns of "mission failure" without more forces during the next year, leaked document says. Washington Post
Obama Ready to Slash U.S. Nuclear Arsenal . . . Demands the Pentagon conduct a radical review of US nuclear weapons doctrine to prepare the way for deep cuts. The Guardian
Terror Suspect Had Bomb Guide . . . Officials were convinced the plot was potentially serious, based largely on their suspicions about Najibullah Zazi. New York Times
Politics
Health Legislation Sidelines Other Bills . . . Some lawmakers and advocates argue it has sidetracked action on other urgent priorities. Boston Globe
Stimulus Spending Sags . . . The roller-coaster pace of spending has critics worried about how the money is being spent. Washington Times
The World Watches Obama This Week . . . Appearances at U.N. in New York and with G20 leaders in Pittsburgh offer a chance to burnish image as a leader. Los Angeles Times
NY Governor Resists Obama, Will Seek Reelection . . . Paterson says he'll continue campaign for governor, despite White House urgings he step aside. New York Times
An Inside Look at the Clinton Years . . . Author sat in the White House for extended bull sessions, getting Clinton's raw view of his presidency.
USA Today
National Security
Pakistan Foils Another Terror Plot . . . Police thwart attack on a government minister. Optimism growing about effort against Taliban.
Christian Science Monitor
Germany on Edge After al Qaeda Threat . . . A fourth consecutive video warns of an imminent bomb attack unless government withdraws its troops from Afghanistan. The Times (UK)
New Charges Against German Who Ordered Strike . . . Gave wrong information to the US pilots who carried out the Afghan attack and neglected to warn people on the ground. Der Spiegel
Money
Business Coalition to Urge Pay Overhaul . . . Will call for elimination of practices like severance payments, tax refunds and the personal use of corporate jets. Financial Times
Tycoons Avoid the Slammer . . . To date, no captain of finance tied to the crisis has walked the plank. McClatchy Newspapers
Bank Regulator Worried by Complacency . . . Head of the body that oversees global banking regulation says profile of the recovery is not yet clear. Financial Times
Congress Demands BoA Give the Goods on Merrill . . . Bank of America told by a House Democrat that it can't use attorney-client privilege to keep conversations secret. New York Times
International
Europeans Say U.S. Lacks Will on Climate . . . Leaders uneasy about U.S. stance in talks aimed at reaching a global deal in Copenhagen in December. New York Times
Trial of Sarkozy Rival Starts Today . . . Dominique de Villepin, the last French Prime Minister, is standing trial accused of a bungled attempt to smear Mr Sarkozy. The Independent
South African Official Lied About Tests on Runner . . . Top sports official in the country admits he lied about test showing runner was of mixed gender. The Times (UK)
Archbishop: Muslims Mass-Producing Children . . . Newly elected Primate of Nigeria says Africa is under attack from Islam's growing influence.
The Times (UK)
Also Today. . .
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock' Repeat at Emmies . . . Dark horses like Toni Collette and Kristin Chenoweth beat out favorites, but veterans take most awards. New York Times
Social Phones to Reveal All About Caller . . . New application for iPhone and Android offers info about callers like personal videos, photos and their current location. Financial Times
Searching for Bobby Fischer's . . . Father . . . Was the Hungarian physicist Paul Felix Nemenyi the chess champion's real father?
The Los Angeles Times
Florida Man Sought in Slaying of Wife, Five Kids . . . Search is on for a 33-year-old man after his wife and five children were found dead in their Naples, Florida home. CNN
Today's Video
Obama Blitzes Media to Sell Health Care Plan . . . NBC
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