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Leading The News
Obama: We 'Screwed Up' . . . Says intel agencies knew al Qaeda was targeting U.S. but "failed to connect the dots" to thwart bomb attempt.
Wall Street Journal
Iran Shielding Nuke Efforts in Tunnels . . . Iran has shielded its infrastructure from attack in dense rock. New York Times
Conn. Sen. Dodd to Announce Retirement . . . A leading Democrat whose political star has faded will not run for reelection. Washington Post
Politics
Washington Times
Dodd Decision Sets Stage for Battle . . . Against determined GOP opposition, Democrats hope to keep a Senate seat they have held for 46 years. New York Times
Democratic Leaders Resume Health Talks . . . Democrats aim to reconcile differences, send bill to Obama before his State of the Union address. Washington Post
Dems Don't Want Health Talks on C-SPAN . . . The network writes a letter asking that Obama fulfill campaign promise, but appears to be rebuffed. Wall Street Journal
Promise to Trim Deficit Grows Harder to Keep . . . Tougher economic times force government to keep spending.
New York Times
National Security
Triple Agent Was CIA's Best Hope in Years . . . CIA had regarded suicide bomber so highly the White House was told to expect important information from his debriefing. Times of London
U.S. to Halt Gitmo Transfers to Yemen . . . Halting transfer of remaining 91 Yemenis could complicate Obama's efforts to close the prison. Los Angeles Times
Tehran Welcomes Clinton's Flexibility . . . Secretary of State says there's no deadline for starting nuclear talks.
Associated Press
Can Intel Analysts Really Stop Attacks? . . . Intelligence analysts must go through a sea of data in efforts to prevent another terror attack. Christian Science Monitor
Money
Google Opens New Front in Phone Battle . . . Unveils its own branded mobile phone, dubbed Nexus One, and a new online phone store through which it plans to sell the device. Wall Street Journal
Fed Basing Power Drive on Failure . . . A lack of explanation for why the Fed failed to recognize the economic bubble is the weak link in its push for power. New York Times
Television Begins Push Into 3-D . . . Cable programmers are rushing to create new channels for 3-D sets that manufacturers are unveiling. New York Times
International
UN Stops Food Aid to One Million Somalis . . . Harassed aid group forced to shut down distribution in one of country's most vulnerable areas.
Toronto Globe and Mail
Israeli Military Fears Arrest in UK . . . Visit cancelled. British pressured to end threat of legal action against Israeli leaders for war crimes in Gaza. The Guardian
Britain Threatens to Freeze Iceland Out of EU . . . London furious after President Grimsson vetoes repayment of a £3.6 billion loan. Times of London
Iran Rulers Deepen Country's Isolation . . . Regime bans contact with more than 60 respected Western organizations, including the BBC. Times of London
You Must Also Know . . .
U.S. in a Deep Freeze . . . An Arctic blast has dipped low across the U.S., hitting with intensity at the East Coast and the South. McClatchy Newspapers
Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs Dies . . . Shocked by the devastation in Hiroshima, he decided to return home . . . to Nagasaki. Daily Telegraph
Sickly Sitters . . . Medical expert finds evidence of illness among many who sat for master painters. Did Mona Lisa have high cholesterol? Times of London
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