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Leading The News
Scope of Terror Plot Unclear . . . Three arrested so far, but officials scramble to find others who may be involved. Police warned to watch possible targets. Washington Times
Obama Considers Afghan Strategy Shift . . . Plan advocated by Biden would scale back U.S. forces and focus more on Al Qaeda than on the Taliban.
New York Times
Obama: U.S. Can't Solve All Problems Alone . . . President prepares to deliver unexpectedly blunt message in debut address to United Nations General Assembly. The Times (UK)
Politics
Obama 'Diversity Czar' Taking Heat . . . Described Hugo Chavez's rise in Venezuela "an incredible revolution" and spoke of forcing whites to leave jobs in favor of blacks. Washington Times
Obama Security Bubble Breached . . . Turkish diplomats get too close, causing a frenzied reaction by security personnel who shove them away from limo. Washington Times
Doubts Rise on Obama's Handling of Afghanistan . . . But new poll shows president gains on health care, economic fronts.
Wall Street Journal
Pentagon Rebuffs Call for Testimony . . . Administration resisting GOP plan to have generals testify about need for more troops.
Wall Street Journal
Palin Speaks to Investors in Hong Kong . . . Several said she spoke from notes for 90 minutes and that she was articulate, well-prepared and even compelling. New York Times
National Security
Possible Missteps in Terror Probe Detailed . . . Suspect was alerted after police questioned Imam about his character and towed his car. New York Times
Obama to Set Higher Bar to Claim State Secrets . . . New policy requires agencies to convince Justice Department that the release would present significant harm. Washington Post
Ahmadinejad Tries to Soften Image . . . Says Obama should see Iran as a "friend" in remarks designed to show openness to dialogue.
Associated Press
World Powers to Endorse Obama's Nuke-Free Vision . . . British PM Brown will scrap a Trident nuclear submarine. The Independent
China Undermining U.S. Effort on Iran . . . Sends Iran oil even as U.S. seeks to cut off supply in effort to halt nuke program.
Financial Times
Weary British Troops . . . Grinding fight against Taliban, lack of public support is sapping morale. The Times (UK)
Money
Half of Madoff's Investors Made Money . . . They hadn't yet become victims of the Ponzi scheme and had withdrawn more than they deposited. New York Daily News
U.S., Europe Spar on Bank Cure . . . Dispute centers on how much money banks should hold in reserve. U.S. wants more, Europe less.
Wall Street Journal
With Obama's Backing, Labor Lines Up Its Battles . . . Decision on tariffs against China has free traders spooked that Obama may concur with union protectionism. New York Times
Is Goldman Plotting to Sidestep Pay Rules? . . . May try to shed its commercial banking charter to get around government efforts to rein in exorbitant Wall Street pay. Reuters
International
Obama's Mideast Talks Fall Short of Expectations . . . Tells Israeli and Palestinian leaders "it is time to move forward," but the don't seem to be listening. Christian Science Monitor
U.S., China Seek to Reignite Global Climate Talks . . . Speeches by Obama and Hu at U.N. summit are well received, but skeptics call for action. Los Angeles Times
Zelaya Barricaded in Embassy . . . Soldiers cut water, electricity and telephone lines where the ousted president of Honduras is holed up.
The Guardian
Brazen Heist in Sweden . . . Robbers Use Helicopter to escape with mountains of cash. Associated Press
Also Today. . .
Dust Storm Blankets Eastern Australia . . . Sydney residents woke to a red dawn as a thick dust storm caused havoc with transport and raised health fears. Sydney Morning Herald
The Quest for an Artificial Nose . . . Could help detect cancer and toxins. Boston Globe
Researchers Unraveling Brain's Wiring . . . he work is shedding new light on how the brain handles memory storage, loss, fear, addiction and aging. McClatchy Newspapers
Get Off the Metro! . . . Officials warn of dangerous flaw that may fool safety systems nationwide into indicating that a track is empty when it is actually occupied. New York Times
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