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Zelaya Returns to Honduras Thousands defy a curfew to demonstrate support for ousted president outside the Brazilian embassy, where he has taken refuge. BBC
Terror Probe Widens . . . As many as a dozen people are suspected to have ties to what authorities say is an Al Qaeda-linked plot.
Los Angeles Times
Request for Troops Causes Rupture . . . Civilian Obama advisers seek other solutions for Afghanistan, including talks with Taliban. Washington Post
Politics
Baucus Plans Health Bill Changes . . . Will ease financial burden for middle-income Americans and pare back a key tax increase amid criticism. Wall Street Journal
White House Intervening in State Races . . . Intervention in race for New York governor example of more direct role in contests across the country. New York Times
Obama in a Bind on Afghanistan . . . Risks either losing the American people - and his domestic agenda - by increasing troops or losing a war. McClatchy Newspapers
The Battlin' Obamas . . . New book tells story behind domestic tension that nearly ruined the Obamas' marriage. New York Daily News
National Security
Pentagon Delays Troop Request . . . White House asks for reprieve to give Obama time to mull change in strategy. Wall Street Journal
Blown Terrorist Case Led to Rushed Arrests . . . Probe of possible terrorism plot was revealed to its target. Washington Times
Gitmo Judge Delays 9/11 Cases . . . A 60-day delay in the proceedings to give Obama administration time to decide whether to try the cases in U.S. civilian courts. McClatchy Newspapers
Czech Premier Accepts Obama Decision on Missiles . . . It will have "no practical consequences" for Europe's strategic defense, says Vaclav Klaus. Washington Times
Europe Relieved at Missile Decision . . . Diplomats say it ends a policy imposed on Europe and allows greater running room with Moscow on various issues. Christian Science Monitor
Money
Investors Gird for Post-Election Inflation . . . Already selling off dollars and driving up price of gold in anticipation of surge in prices as soon as economy recovers. Washington Times
G20 Edges Toward Deal on Bankers' Bonuses . . . America and Europe are edging towards a compromise plan to rein in bankers' bonuses.
The Independent
Investors Seek Swine Flu Dividend . . . Looking for companies that might profit from the pandemic. USA Today
International
Forced Marriage Rampant in Afghanistan . . . Seventy to 80 per cent of Afghan women are still subject to forced marriage, more than half before age 16. Globe and Mail
Israel Proposes Partial Settlement Freeze . . . Agrees to partial construction freeze for six to nine months but still wants to build over 2,500 new housing units. Washington Times
Latin American Poverty Program Working . . . "Conditional Cash" requires poor to do something measurable in exchange for government charity. Christian Science Monitor
Momentum Elusive on Climate Change . . . Progress toward a global climate treaty difficult when temperatures have been stable for a decade and may drop. New York Times
Also Today. . .
Recession Has Immigrants Packing . . . Number of foreign-born residents of the U.S. declined for the first time since at least 1970.
Wall Street Journal
The Plight of Winter Babies . . . They test poorly, don't get as far in school, earn less, are less healthy, and don't live as long as children born at other times of year. Wall Street Journal
Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attacks . . . Banning smoking in public places has had a bigger impact on reducing heart disease than expected.
BBC
Grizzlies Back on Endangered List . . . Ruling reverses decision by Bush Fish and Wildlife Service in 2007 that transferred control of grizzly bears to states. McClatchy Newspapers
John Gotti Jr. on Trial for Murder . . .Judge must quell rebellion by seven jurors who wanted to be excused from the case.
The Times (UK)
'Historic' Storm Pounds the Southeast . . . Tropical rain system washes out hundreds of roads and bridges and causes six deaths. Los Angeles Times
Today's Video
Obama Yucks it Up With Letterman . . . CBS
