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Leading The News
U.S. Learned of Plot While Bomber in Air . . . Border security agents planned to question Nigerian when he landed in Detroit. Chicago Tribune
CIA Attack Planned by Bin Laden Aides . . . Attack killing seven in Afghanistan raises fears that the al Qaeda leader is enjoying a lethal resurgence. Times of London
Internet Creeps Onto Car Dashboards . . . Even as concerns rise about driver distractions, carmakers are rapidly adding in PC features.
New York Times
Politics
New York Times
Tough Year Was the Clincher for Dodd . . . On Christmas Eve, Dodd stood and gazed at the grave of his best friend, Edward Kennedy, and rethought his future. Boston Globe
White House Backs Tax on High-Cost Plans . . . Obama tells House Dems they should support tax, which is in the Senate bill and opposed by labor. New York Times
Colorado Governor Won't Run . . . Another Democrat facing a tough race against Republicans steps aside. New York Times
Steele's Side Pursuits Drive Away Donors . . . RNC chair's book tour, speeches seen as distractions. Washington Times
National Security
Many Ex-Gitmo Detainees Engaged in Terror About one in five has engaged in, or is suspected of committing, terrorism or militant activity.
New York Times
U.S. May Take 500 Casualties a Month . . . Forecast by Gen. Barry McCaffrey predicts 300-500 killed or wounded in Afghanistan drive. Times of London
Bomb Suspect Indicted; to be Arraigned Today . . . Suspect in airliner bomb attempt faces life in prison. Trial could be speedy.
Detroit Free Press
Bomber Joined al Qaeda in London . . . Yemen deputy PM says Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was recruited by al Qaeda in London and met cleric. The Guardian
Drones Waste More Taliban . . . Back-to-back missile strikes on a training camp in Pakistan's lawless tribal region kill at least 13 militants. Washington Post
Radical Islam Takes Hold in Sub-Saharan Africa . . . Sects gain foothold in Nigeria and wreak havoc in Somalia.
Agence France-Presse
Intel Reforms Questioned . . . Failure to detect bomb plot raises concerns that reforms made five years ago are inadequate.
Washington Post
Money
Legalizing Immigrants May Boost Economy . . . UCLA report is based on surveys done after a 1986 amnesty for illegal immigrants. Not everyone agrees with its conclusions. Los Angeles Times
Techies Optimistic . . . People attending this year's Consumer Electronics Show appear to be more upbeat than last year.
Wall Street Journal
Obama Images Used in Ads . . . He was used to sell a coat. She to stop the use of fur. They're not happy. Washington Times
HP Enters Tablet Computer Fray . . . Several weeks before Apple weighs in, HP shows off a tablet for Microsoft. USA Today
International
New U.S. Mideast Push Faces Old Obstacles . . . Israelis and Palestinians resist concessions despite a fresh application of American diplomacy.
McClatchy Newspapers
British Leadership Coup Fails . . . Effort to topple Brown fails but questions remain over why it took senior Cabinet colleagues so long to offer their backing. Daily Telegraph
Egypt Gunmen Kill Seven After Mass . . . Churchgoers targeted after in alleged retaliation for rape of Muslim girl by Christian man.
The Guardian
Nigerian Leader Vanishes . . . Opposition wants proof President Yar’ Adua is still alive after he left the country on Nov. 23 and failed to reappear. Times of London
You Must Also Know . . .
Holocaust Museum Shooter Dies . . . Many are dismayed elderly white supremacist charged with killing a security guard didn't stand trial. Washington Post
L.A. Latest City to See Crime Drop . . . Violent crime in Los Angeles hit its lowest level in more than half a century last year. Wall Street Journal
Dogs Best Cats . . . Seventy four percent of people like dogs a lot, and only 41 percent like cats a lot. Associated Press
Human Sacrifices on the Rise in Uganda . . . Witch doctors admit their part in human sacrifice amid concern practice is spreading in the country. Daily Telegraph
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