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Iran Has Second Enrichment Plant . . . Revelation further burdens the chances of progress in Oct. 1 talks between Tehran and six world powers. Associated Press
U.S. Split on Afghan Surge . . . Half of all Americans, and six in 10 Democrats, oppose sending more troops to Afghanistan, a new poll shows.
USA Today
Manson Follower Susan Atkins Dies . . . Remorseless witness stand confession to killing pregnant actress Sharon Tate shocked the world 40 years ago. Los Angeles Times
Politics
Kennedy Ally to Fill His Seat . . . Kennedy confidant Paul G. Kirk Jr. was named yesterday as the state’s new interim senator.
New York Times
Pelosi Presses for Public Option . . . Says it could "save enormous amounts of money." Wall Street Journal
Justice Ginsburg Hospitalized . . . Admitted Thursday evening after she became ill following treatment for an iron deficiency.
Wall Street Journal
Calif. Gay Marriage Groups Launch Ballot Fight . . . Proposal would put issue on ballot for the November 2010 election - a date some advocates have said is too soon. Reuters
National Security
Five U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan . . . Deaths come as the Obama administration debates whether to send still more forces.
Associated Press
Terror Suspect Purchased Bomb Ingredients . . . The case of Najibullah Zazi has all the appearance of a serious terrorism situation.
New York Times
U.S. Disrupts Two Other Terror Plots . . . In separate cases, two men were arrested for trying to place bombs in public places.
Washington Times
At UN, Obama Wins Stricter Stance in Nukes . . . Security Council resolution doesn't name Iran or North Korea. But France's Sarkozy singles them out. Christian Science Monitor
Money
Banks Fight to Kill Consumer Protection Agency . . . Chamber of Commerce spending $2 million on ads, educational efforts and a grassroots campaign to kill it. McClatchy Newspapers
World Leaders to Expand G20 Powers . . . Group to sit at center of international economic policy debate. Financial Times
G20 as World's Top Economic Body? . . . Doesn't pass the sniff test for many economists. Christian Science Monitor
Bailout May Make Things Worse . . . Economists say it eliminates "moral hazard," giving companies sense that they can take risks without consequence. Christian Science Monitor
Twitter Appears Set to Raise $100 Million . . . Would put the value of the social network site at $1 billion. New York Times
International
Honduran Curfews Lifted As Violence Ebbs . . . If it weren't for the deposed president trapped in the Brazilian Embassy, life would be almost back to normal. Associated Press
Kiev Plans Hotel on Holocaust Site . . . Massacre at Babi Yar was worst of the Holocaust, where 33,771 Ukrainian Jews were gunned down over two days. The Guardian
Olmert Maintains Innocence as Graft Trial Begins . . . Former Israeli PM accused of accepting cash envelopes, double billing charities, and other crimes. Haaretz
Also Today. . .
Most Parents Won't Give Kids Swine Flu Shot . . . Survey suggests parents are confused about the risks of the virus and its vaccine.
Los Angeles Times
UN: Earth's Temperature Up Six Degrees by 2100 . . . And that's even if every country cuts greenhouse gas emissions as proposed.
Associated Press
Protestors Met by Tear Gas at G20 Summit . . .Pittsburgh police were out in force, patrolling on bicycles, foot and horseback, by river and by air. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Smacked Children Have Lower IQs . . . Could suffer symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, including being more fearful and easily startled. Daily Telegraph
Today's Video
Come Dancing With Tom DeLay . . . CNN
