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Scores Killed in Baghdad Bombings . . . Car bombings kill at least 118 people and wound 197 in the Iraqi capital. BBC
This Decade Warmest on Record . . . UN data show 2009 on track to be fifth warmest year, though top year was 1998. BBC
Pakistan Told to Step Up Taliban Fight . . . U.S. warns if Pakistan does not act aggressively, U.S. will use more force inside the country. New York Times
Politics
Wall Street Journal
NY Political King Guilty of Corruption . . . Former NY Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno took payments from businessman for favors. New York Times
NJ Senate Panel Approves Gay Marriage Bill . . . Measure faces an uphill fight when it is put up for a vote on Thursday before the full Senate. New York Times
Deficit Sparks Debate and Worry . . . Debt is essential to the U.S., but we owe investors nearly $8 trillion, and that number is growing. Washington Post
Army Contracts Skirt Law . . . Army used a loophole in federal ethics law to award lucrative contracts to two recently generals.
USA Today
National Security
Chicago Man Named in Mumbai Plot . . . Traveled to India and Pakistan over nearly two years to videotape targets and brief plotters for the assault.
Wall Street Journal
Karzai: Troops May Go, But Money Stays . . . Afghan president says country can't pay for own security for 15 years. BBC
Karzai to Name Cabinet Saturday . . . First test of commitment to clean up graft and bribery in his government.
Associated Press
U.S. Envoy Begins North Korea Talks . . . Stephen Bosworth has begun a three-day visit to Pyongyang to find out if it will return to nuclear talks. BBC
Money
Reluctant Retirement for Older Workers . . . A number of workers ages 55 to 64 feel forced to retire before they are financially ready.
Wall Street Journal
House Flipping is Back . . . But today's game is only for those with cash, lots of local market knowledge and strong nerves.
Wall Street Journal
Google Adding Live Updates to Search . . . Users will see brand-new tweets, blog items, news articles and social networking updates in results. New York Times
International
Iran Streets and Campuses Protest . . . Demonstrations are more widespread than those after the disputed June 12 election, which is still the focus of anger.
Los Angeles Times
Violence Spreads in Pakistan . . . Militants launch a gun, rocket and suicide attack on an intelligence office in central Pakistan, killing 12. Associated Press
Eight Die in China School Stampede . . . Seven boys and a girl die and 26 others injured in crush at school in Hunan province.
The Guardian
You Must Also Know . . .
Loneliness Raises Cancer Risk . . . Makes cancer both more likely and more deadly.
BBC
U.S. Cancer Rates Continue to Fall . . . Diagnoses and deaths decline, helped by efforts to reduce risk, detect early and develop therapies. Wall Street Journal
Do Cookie Diets Work? . . . Despite some success, experts question the efficacy and long-term benefits of single-food plans.
Wall Street Journal
Hawaii Surfers Await the Big One . . . The world’s best surfers are waiting for a once-in-a-generation wave along the North Shore of Oahu. New York Times
Zhu Zhu Pets Are Safe . . . Don't exceed federal standards for toxic chemicals. Washington Post
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