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Leading The News
U.S. Aims to Isolate Iran if Talks Fail . . . Officials are laying plans to cut its economic links to the rest of world. Washington Post
Merkel Wins German Election . . . Vote allows her to ditch center-left Social Democrats and form a coalition with pro-business allies. Der Spiegel
Philippine Flood Death Toll Rising . . . Deaths after severe flooding hit 240. Presidential palace opened to provide shelter. BBC
Politics
Palin Autobiography Out Nov. 17 . . . Finishes memoir just four months after book deal was announced, and release date is moved up from the spring. Associated Press
Facebook Removes 'Kill Obama' Poll . . . Poll asked if he should be assassinated, with one option being "Yes if he cuts my healthcare."
Christian Science Monitor
Washington Lobbyists Swarm Health Bill . . . The equivalent of six health-care lobbyists for every member of Congress are registered for the battle. Christian Science Monitor
Obamas Tour Some Local Sites . . . Take some of their extended family on a brisk tour of the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.
Los Angeles Times
National Security
Musharraf: U.S. Afghan Debate Seen As Weakness . . . Warns withdrawal would be "disastrous" and delaying new troops would look weak. Washington Times
Al Qaeda in Yemen Worries the West Arab and Western officials concerned that al Qaeda is securing a stronghold in war-torn Yemen. Wall Street Journal
Sanctioning Iran Won't be Easy . . . The White House will still face numerous challenges matching its rhetoric with real action, officials say.
Wall Street Journal
Countries Dispute Iran's Actions . . . Israelis and Europeans say Iran is developing a nuclear warhead, while U.S. says work stopped in 2003.
New York Times
Iran Says it Will Allow Inspection of New Site . . . But warns it may curb cooperation if Western powers repeat "past mistakes" at talks this week. Reuters
Money
Zoellick Warns of Dollar's Decline . . . Many are concerned U.S. will print money to cover its deficit, IMF chairman says. Washington Times
Deals Drive Push Back Into Stocks . . . A fresh round of corporate dealmaking leads to gains for stocks, which may have best quarterly climb in over 10 years. Wall Street Journal
Airlines Have a Tough Call to Make . . . Will have to decide whether to permit Internet-based calling during flights. The public is split.
USA Today
Starbucks Rolls Out Instant Coffee . . . A push to convince coffee connoisseurs to sample what many see as a down-market drink - instant coffee. Associated Press
International
Honduras May Restore Civil Liberties . . . Suspended Sunday after former President Zelaya calls for "final offensive." Media outlets shut.
BBC
Iran Warns Missiles Will Destroy Israel . . . Hours after test-firing missiles that can hit targets around Middle East, Tehran warns they will be used if Israel attacks. The Times (UK)
Polanski Hunted by U.S. for 31 Years . . . Failed arrest attempts in the UK, Canada, Thailand, and Israel before he was seized in Switzerland over the weekend. The Guardian
Also Today. . .
Working Mothers Have Unhealthiest Children . . . More likely to be driven to school, watch TV, snack on fizzy drinks and eat too few portions of fruits and vegetables. The Independent
Texas Tycoon Beaten Up in Jail . . . Allen Sanford, facing trial for multi- billion dollar fraud, suffers two black eyes and broken nose in fight.
The Times (UK)
William Safire Dies at 79 . . . Speechwriter for President Nixon became a Pulitzer Prize-winning political columnist and an oracle of language.
New York Times
Lucy of 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' Dead at 46 . . . Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for The Beatles' classic, dies after a long battle with lupus. Associated Press
Today's Video
Chicago Teen is Beaten to Death . . . Fox Chicago News
