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Leading The News
Deadly Tsunamis Strike In Pacific . . . Waves caused by powerful ocean earthquake kill more than 100 in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. BBC
Senate Panel Rejects Public Option . . . Finance Committee rejects two proposals to add a government-run health insurance plan to the health care proposal. New York Times
Afghan Forces a Drag on U.S. Effort . . . Forces' persistent flaws are one of the biggest considerations facing Obama as he considers strategy change. USA Today
Politics
Senate Climate Bill Sets Stricter Limits Than House . . . Would cut greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2020. Los Angeles Times
Democratic Donor Gets 24 Years . . . Fundraiser Norman Hsu illegally funneled money to U.S. political candidates and ran a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Wall Street Journal
Debate Rages Over White House Czars . . . Depending on who's counting, there are anywhere from 18 new policy "czars" to several dozen. USA Today
National Security
U.S. and Cuba Hold High-Level Talks . . . A senior American diplomat held talks with the Cuban government during a visit to Havana earlier this month. BBC
U.S. Begins Afghan Strategy Review . . . Senior administration officials meet via videoconference with the top commander in Kabul, Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Wall Street Journal
Better Tactics Hamper Al Qaeda . . . Officials cite success of placing spies inside network and targeted airstrikes in arguing against sending more troops to Afghanistan. Washington Post
U.S. Speeds Iraq Withdrawal . . . Will send 4,000 more troops home next month, the top American commander there says.
Associated Press
Bus Explosion Kills at Least 30 in Afghanistan . . . Bus had been waved around a road block erected by U.S. soldiers who had just run over an explosive device. Globe and Mail
Money
Percentage Living in Poverty at 11-Year High . . . Findings indicate the scope of the recession as income levels plunge.
Los Angeles Times
Toyota Issues Its Largest Safety Recall . . . Warns owners of 3.8 million vehicles that a floor mat could cause the accelerator to become stuck. Wall Street Journal
IMF Calls for Restructuring Financial System . . . Says it could prevent a return to crisis and pave the way for solid growth within the next 18 months. New York Times
Financial Worries Dog Older Workers . . . They confront increasing job losses, worries about money for retirement and difficulty paying for basic items such as food. USA Today
International
New Storms Brew Near Philippines . . . Ketsana death toll already near 300, and homes of 1.9 million people inundated by weekend flooding.
Associated Press
Typhoon Kills at Least 41 in Vietnam . . . Storm heads west after ravaging the Philippines. New York Times
Honduran President Reverses . . . Micheletti dramatically dials back his tough rhetoric on Monday and lifts curbs on civil liberties.
Christian Science Monitor
Horror of Guinea Stadium Massacre that Killed 157 . . . Rally ends with soldiers killing and raping hundreds. The Independent
Russian and Georgia Share Blame for War . . . Investigators expected to find both sides breached rules in South Ossetia conflict.
The Guardian
Also Today. . .
Climate Change Threatens Millions With Hunger . . . Africa and South Asia will be the hardest hit regions, report says.
Globe and Mail
Propaganda War Claims Life of Afghan Girl . . . Youngster suffered fatal injuries after box of information leaflets dropped by RAF transport aircraft landed on top of her. The Times (UK)
Social Isolation Worsens Cancer . . . Social environment can modify the biology of the disease - and lead to significant differences in outcome. BBC
'Catch Me If You Can' Jewel Thief Arrested . . . Colombian thought to have had at least 10 aliases used to steal from luxury hotels across the world. Daily Telegraph
Today's Video
Dogfighting Ring Run Out of Daycare Center . . . CNN
