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Friday, February 26, 2010 
Top Breaking News
This Morning's Top 25:
Leading Today's News
Obama Ready to Move Without GOP President sends clear message at summit Dems will move to pass major health reform legislation.
Washington Post
At Least 16 Dead in Kabul Attacks . . . Taliban claim responsibility for attacks that targeting hotels and guest houses used by foreigners. Toronto Globe and Mail
China Resists Iran Sanctions . . .
Has not yet shown any sign it will support tougher sanctions, creating a big problem for Obama.
New York Times
Politics
POLITICO
Top Paterson Aide Quits in Protest . . . Criminal justice adviser, says it was “unacceptable” that NY governor contacted woman seeking protection order. New York Times
Obama Aides to Meet With Atheists . . . Obama isn't expected to appear at the White House meeting with the Secular Coalition for America. McClatchy Newspapers
Ethics Panel Admonishes Rangel . . . Broke congressional gift rules by accepting Caribbean trips financed by corporate interests. Washington Post
Fed May Be Regulator-in-Chief . . . Talks on financial overhaul bill point to Fed as agency to regulate financial system.
Wall Street Journal
National Security
House Leadership Pulls Intel Bill . . .
Republicans mounted a campaign against one of its provisions to ban degrading treatment of detainees. Washington Times
Some Taliban are Switching Sides . . . Taliban fighters are taking government offers for their loyalty but waiting for promises to be kept. Washington Post
Syria, Iran Mock U.S. Mideast Policy . . .
Obama outreach brings public scorn. Ahmadinejad speaks of Israel's "annihilation."
Washington Post
Money
EU Tells Greece Plan Isn't Enough . . . Says Greece has to do more than it has with its austerity budget - which is already causing protests in the country.
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Cuddles With Curling . . . Curling captivates Wall Street traders thanks to CNBC, which switches to coverage after the closing bell. New York Times
Oil Industry Booms in North Dakota . . . A massive oil reserve two miles underground has put a remote patch of western North Dakota on the map. Wall Street Journal
International
Elderly Haiti Quake Survivors Struggle . . . Aid groups focus on the most vulnerable – children and women. Senior citizens not high on the list.
Toronto Globe and Mail
Myanmar Rejects Suu Kyi's Appeal . . . Opposition leader loses latest bid for freedom after 14 years of house arrest.
Associated Press
Qaddafi Calls for Switzerland Jihad . . . Libyan labels country "infidel state," escalating vendetta caused by police once arresting his son. The Guardian
Woman Jailed for Sex With Boy, 12 . . . British woman aged 36 is jailed for nine years after admitting having sex with a 12-year-old nearly 200 times. BBC
Mugabe to Fete Birthday With Lobster Feast . . . President of impoverished nation to mark 86th birthday with party costing more than a half million dollars. Daily Telegraph
You Must Also Know . . .
Seaworld to Keep Killer Killer Whale . . . He's a big attraction and has fathered many calves, but he's now involved in three deaths. Orlando Sentinel
Suggestions of Intent in 1986 Shooting . . . Investigators have discovered evidence Amy Bishop may have purposely shot her brother. Boston Globe
Missing 'Growing Pains' Actor Found Dead . . . Andrew Koenig found dead in a wooded area of Vancouver, apparently after committing suicide. Vancouver Sun
The Violence Genes . . . Scientists explore links between genes, violence, environment. Chicago Tribune
Giant Iceberg Takes Flight . . . Iceberg the size of Luxembourg breaks off from Antarctica in move that could affect ocean circulation patterns. Reuters
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